Raising Helen

Infobox_Film
name = Raising Helen

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caption = Promotional poster
director = Garry Marshall
writer = Jack Amiel
Michael Begler
starring = Kate Hudson
Hayden Panettiere
John Corbett
Felicity Huffman
producer = David Hoberman
distributor = Touchstone Pictures
Beacon Communications
released = May 28, 2004
runtime = 119 min
language = English
budget = n/a
[http://www.raising-helen.com/ Official Site]
imdb_id = 0350028

"Raising Helen" is a 2004 American comedy/drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. It stars Kate Hudson, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere, John Corbett, Helen Mirren, Abigail Breslin, and her brother Spencer.

Plot

"Raising Helen" revolves around Helen Harris, whose successful fashion career and decadent Manhattan lifestyle are plenty in terms of keeping her occupied and content. Helen's days as a socialite are brought to a swift end, however, when she is informed not only of the death of her sister, but of the decision to leave her three children in her care. Being one of New York's hippest matters little to 15-year-old Audrey, 10-year-old Henry, and five-year-old Sarah, who would much rather have their parents back. Convinced she can raise the kids and maintain her already fast-paced schedule, Helen quickly finds herself burnt out and disheartened by her older sister's lack of faith. Despite her already hectic schedule, however, Helen finds the time to develop a genuine affection for her new dependents, as well as an equally genuine attraction to Dan Parker, the kids' school principal and local pastor. Eventually Helen realizes she can't balance the two lives, and is faced with a difficult decision: Does she live her old dreams and party when she has the chance or take a chance on a new one?

Cast

* Kate Hudson - Helen Harris
* Hayden Panettiere - Audrey Davis
* Spencer Breslin - Henry Davis
* Abigail Breslin - Sarah Davis
* Paris Hilton - Amber
* John Corbett - Pastor Dan Parker
* Joan Cusack - Jenny Portman
* Helen Mirren - Dominique
* Felicity Huffman - Lindsay Davis
* Sean O'Bryan - Paul Davis
* Amber Valletta - Martina Allegretta
* Sakina Jaffrey - Nilma Prasad
* Katie Carr - Caitlin

External links

*imdb title|id=0350028|title=Raising Helen
* [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/raising_helen/ Raising Helen] at Rotten Tomatoes