Helen
61 reviews
Drama
2h
2009
On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by...
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On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.
- DirectorSandra Nettelbeck
- Release26 November 2009
- GenreDrama
- Duration2h
- Budget$8,000,000
- Revenue$34,820
- Rate61 reviews
- Productions
Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Helen Productions
Cast

Ashley Judd
Helen

Goran Višnjić
David

Lauren Lee Smith
Mathilda

Alexia Fast
Julie

Alberta Watson
Dr. Sherman

Leah Cairns
Susanna

David Hewlett
Frank

David Nykl
John

Chelah Horsdal
Kara

Ali Liebert
Donna

Conrad Coates
Stephen

Rob Heschl
Maire'd

Adrian Hough
ER Doctor

Mylène Dinh-Robic
Psych Nurse #2

Sunita Prasad
Psych Nurse #3

BJ Harrison
Head Nurse

Hyuma Frankowski
Male Student

David Quinlan
Dan

Veena Sood
Defense Attorney

John Shaw
Prosecutor

Malcolm Stewart
Judge Wilkens

Ken Kramer
Dr. Donahue

David James Lewis
Dr. Barnes (as David Lewis)

Vanessa Burns
Mother (uncredited)

Jonathan Holmes
Thief (uncredited)

Ian Thompson
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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