Raising Helen movie

After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.

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, John Corbett, and Abigail BreslinSynopsisHelen Harriss (Kate Hudson) carefree life is turned upside down after the death of her sister. She becomes responsible for her late sisters children (Hayden Panettiere, Spencer Breslin and Abigail Breslin). As things become difficult, a second sister Jenny (Cusack) makes a point of telling her and her pastor Dan Parker (John Corbett) lends support.It opened at the box office at number four and stayed in the top ten for three weeks.Tagline: Helen help us.PlotRaising Helen revolves around Helen Harris (Kate Hudson), whose successful fashion career and decadent Manhattan lifestyle are plenty in terms of keeping her occupied and content.

Helens days as a socialite are brought to a swift end, however, when she is informed not only of the death of her sister (Felicity Huffman) and brother-in-law (Sean OBryan), but of the decision to leave their three children in her care. Being one of New Yorks hippest matters little to 15-year-old Audrey (Hayden Panettiere), ten-year-old Henry (Spencer Breslin), and five-year-old Sarah (Abigail Breslin), 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 sisters (Joan Cusack) 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 Pastor Dan Parker (John Corbett), the kids school principal and local pastor. Eventually Helen realizes she cant 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?.

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Raising Helen Cast

• Abigail Breslin
• Amber Valletta
• Ethan Browne
• Felicity Huffman
• Hayden Panettiere popular
• Helen Mirren
• Joan Cusack
• John Corbett
• Katie Carr
• Kevin Kilner
• Michael Esparza
• Sakina Jaffrey
• Sean O'Bryan
• Spencer Breslin