๐ŸŽž MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb โ€บ Best of โ€บ 2004 โ€บ Raising Helen

Raising Helen poster

Raising Helen (2004)

โ€œHer uptown life gets turned inside out!โ€

6.2/10 ยท 719 votes 1h 59m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#122 of 179 films from 2004 #1973 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Garry Marshall ยท Written by Jack Amiel, Michael Begler, Patrick J. Clifton, Beth Rigazio

โ–ถ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must choose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!

Cast

Kate Hudsonas Helen Harris
John Corbettas Pastor Dan Parker
Joan Cusackas Jenny Portman
Hayden Panettiereas Audrey Davis
Spencer Breslinas Henry Davis
Abigail Breslinas Sarah Davis
Helen Mirrenas Dominique Courier
Felicity Huffmanas Lindsay Davis
Kevin Kilneras Ed Portman
Sakina Jaffreyas Nilma Prasad
Joseph Mazzelloas Prom Date Peter
Hรฉctor Elizondoas Mickey Massey
Sean O'Bryanas Paul Davis
Amber Vallettaas Martina

Facts

Release dateMay 27, 2004
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$49,700,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0350028

More from Garry Marshall

Pretty WomanPretty Woman1990 ยท โ˜… 7.4 ยท 2h 0m The Princess DiariesThe Princess Diaries2001 ยท โ˜… 7.0 ยท 1h 55m OverboardOverboard1987 ยท โ˜… 6.9 ยท 1h 52m Frankie and JohnnyFrankie and Johnny1991 ยท โ˜… 6.8 ยท 1h 58m The Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement2004 ยท โ˜… 6.7 ยท 1h 53m Runaway BrideRunaway Bride1999 ยท โ˜… 6.1 ยท 1h 56m Mother's DayMother's Day2016 ยท โ˜… 6.0 ยท 1h 58m Valentine's DayValentine's Day2010 ยท โ˜… 5.9 ยท 2h 5m

If you liked Raising Helen

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

A Dog's WillA Dog's Will2000 ยท โ˜… 8.4 ยท 1h 44m Love ExposureLove Exposure2008 ยท โ˜… 7.9 ยท 3h 57m Castaway on the MoonCastaway on the Moon2009 ยท โ˜… 7.9 ยท 1h 59m Moonrise KingdomMoonrise Kingdom2012 ยท โ˜… 7.7 ยท 1h 34m Spirit: Stallion of the CimarronSpirit: Stallion of the Cimarron2002 ยท โ˜… 7.7 ยท 1h 23m Love Don't Co$t a ThingLove Don't Co$t a Thing2003 ยท โ˜… 7.7 ยท 1h 40m Imagine Me & YouImagine Me & You2006 ยท โ˜… 7.6 ยท 1h 33m 10 Things I Hate About You10 Things I Hate About You1999 ยท โ˜… 7.6 ยท 1h 37m

Questions

How long is Raising Helen?
Raising Helen runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is Raising Helen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 719 votes, which places it #122 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 32%) and #1973 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Raising Helen?
Raising Helen was directed by Garry Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pretty Woman (1990), The Princess Diaries (2001), Overboard (1987).
Who stars in Raising Helen?
Kate Hudson as Helen Harris; John Corbett as Pastor Dan Parker; Joan Cusack as Jenny Portman; Hayden Panettiere as Audrey Davis; Spencer Breslin as Henry Davis; Abigail Breslin as Sarah Davis.
What is Raising Helen rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Raising Helen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3703.

Browse

Best of 2004Best comedyComedy of the 2000sBest romanceRomance of the 2000sBest dramaDrama of the 2000sAll lists
MTDbยทBest films by year, genre and runtimeยทA century in numbersยทBrowse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.