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The Help

The Help
2011
 146 minutes (2 hrs 26 mins)

Production Country

United States • India

Production Studio

DreamWorks

Director and Cast Quickview

Directed by

Starring

Emma Stone · Viola Davis · Bryce Dallas Howard · Octavia Spencer · Jessica Chastain · Ahna O'Reilly

Full cast & crew

Release dates

US release date US release: 10th August 2011
Canada release date Canada release: 10th August 2011
United States release date United States release: 10th August 2011

Box Office Quickview

UK box office

  • Debut box office: 28th Oct '11
  • Debut position: 7
  • Highest position: 6
  • Debut gross: £896.6 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 5

US box office

  • Box Office debut: 12th Aug '11
  • Debut position: 2
  • Highest position: 1
  • Debut gross: $26 Million
  • Total chart weeks: 26

Chart position history

UK box office

28 Oct, 2011
7
4 Nov, 2011
6
11 Nov, 2011
8
18 Nov, 2011
11
25 Nov, 2011
14

US box office

12 Aug, 2011
2
19 Aug, 2011
1
26 Aug, 2011
1
2 Sep, 2011
1
9 Sep, 2011
2
16 Sep, 2011
4
23 Sep, 2011
8
30 Sep, 2011
12
7 Oct, 2011
13
14 Oct, 2011
14

Global box office

Certificates


7

M

G

A

Total grosses

UK total gross
United Kingdom Flag  £3.9 Million
US total gross
United States Flag  $169.7 Million
Global total gross
Global Flag  $216.6 Million

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With Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc currently at the top of the global box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the global box office crown?

As well as many movies released in cinemas around the globe this list also includes a number of the top movies released on streaming platforms.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

Here are the top new release this week in countries across the world!
  • Predator: Badlands
  • Grand Prix of Europe
  • Frankenstein
  • Bugonia
  • Die My Love
  • Train Dreams
  • Anniversary
  • Nuremberg
  • Roofman
  • Sarah's Oil

Predator: Badlands

  • The movie is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, it is the directors 4th movie.
  • Dan Trachtenberg also directed Predator: Killer of Killers in 2025.
  • It stars Elle Fanning who also starred in I Am Sam (2001).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Australia / Austria / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Belarus / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / China / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kuwait / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Malta / Mexico / Mexico / Morocco / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Qatar / Romania / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Senegal / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / South Africa / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Uzbekistan / Venezuela / Vietnam

Grand Prix of Europe

  • The movie is from director Waldemar Fast.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Gemma Arterton who also starred in Clash of the Titans (2010).
  • The film also stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster who's last movie was Sleep No More (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Bolivia / Brazil / Chile / Greece / Mexico / Peru / Senegal / Tunisia / United States

Frankenstein

  • The movie is directed by Guillermo del Toro, it is the directors 13th movie.
  • Guillermo del Toro also directed Nightmare Alley in 2021 which grossed $39.6 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Oscar Isaac who also starred in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
  • The film also stars Jacob Elordi who's last movie was On Swift Horses (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      France / Hungary / India / Norway / Singapore / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom

Bugonia

  • The movie is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it is the directors 11th movie.
  • Yorgos Lanthimos also directed Dogtooth in 2009 which grossed $494.8 K globally.
  • It stars Emma Stone who also starred in The Help (2011).
  • The film also stars Jesse Plemons who's last movie was Kinds of Kindness (2024).
  • They also appeared together in Kinds of Kindness in 2024.
  • Yorgos Lanthimos directed Emma Stone in Kinds of Kindness, The Favourite, and Poor Things
  • Yorgos Lanthimos directed Jesse Plemons in and Kinds of Kindness
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Denmark / France / Hungary / Portugal / Singapore / Spain / Taiwan / Thailand

Die My Love

  • The movie is directed by Lynne Ramsay, it is the directors 5th movie.
  • Lynne Ramsay also directed We Need to Talk About Kevin in 2011.
  • It stars Jennifer Lawrence who also starred in The Burning Plain (2008).
  • The film also stars Robert Pattinson who's last movie was Mickey 17 (2025).
  • They also appeared together in The First Monday In May in 2016.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Australia / Canada / Indonesia / Mexico / Taiwan / United Kingdom / United States

Train Dreams

  • The movie is directed by Clint Bentley, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Clint Bentley also directed Jockey in 2022.
  • It stars Joel Edgerton who also starred in Warrior (2011).
  • The film also stars Clifton Collins Jr. who's last movie was Eddington (2025).
  • Clint Bentley directed Clifton Collins Jr. in and Jockey
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • Released this week in:
      Brazil / Canada / Germany / Ireland / United Kingdom / United States

Anniversary

  • The movie is directed by Jan Komasa, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Jan Komasa also directed Corpus Christi in 2019 which grossed $9.9 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Diane Lane who also starred in Must Love Dogs (2005).
  • The film also stars Kyle Chandler who's last movie was Back In Action (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Austria / Estonia / Germany / Puerto Rico

Nuremberg

  • The movie is directed by James Vanderbilt, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • James Vanderbilt also directed Truth in 2016 which grossed $5.4 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Russell Crowe who also starred in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
  • The film also stars Rami Malek who's last movie was The Amateur (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Australia / Israel / United States

Roofman

  • The movie is directed by Derek Cianfrance, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • Derek Cianfrance also directed The Light Between Ocean's in 2016 which grossed $26 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Channing Tatum who also starred in Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle (2025).
  • The film also stars Peter Dinklage who's last movie was The Toxic Avenger (2025).
  • This movie is released on streaming platforms.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Colombia / Dominican Republic

Sarah's Oil

  • The movie is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, it is the directors 7th movie.
  • Cyrus Nowrasteh also directed The Stoning of Soraya M. in 2008 which grossed $1.1 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Zachary Levi who also starred in Thor: The Dark World (2013).
  • The film also stars Naya Desir-Johnson who's last movie was A Thousand and One (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • Released this week in:
      Canada / United States

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 33 new movies released gloabally

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  • The Running Man - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Now You See Me: Now You Don't - From Tuesday, 11th November
  • Keeper - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Die My Love - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Him - From Wednesday, 12th November
  • Bugonia - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Nuremberg - From Friday, 14th November
  • Jay Kelly - From Thursday, 13th November
  • The Carpenters Son - From Thursday, 13th November
  • The Smashing Machine - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Sorry, Baby - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Light of the World - From Friday, 14th November
  • Blue Moon - From Friday, 14th November
  • Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - From Wednesday, 12th November
  • Kokuhô - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Anemone - From Thursday, 13th November
  • The Long Walk - From Friday, 14th November
  • Heretic - From Saturday, 15th November
  • Eddington - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Diplodocus - From Friday, 14th November
  • Trap House - From Friday, 14th November
  • Roofman - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Christmas Karma - From Friday, 14th November
  • 200% Wolf - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Good Boy! - From Wednesday, 12th November
  • Grand Prix of Europe - From Friday, 14th November
  • Night of the Zoopocalypse - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Late Shift - From Friday, 14th November
  • Honey Don't! - From Wednesday, 12th November
  • Sketch - From Thursday, 13th November
  • Urchin - From Friday, 14th November
  • Eleanor the Great - From Saturday, 15th November
  • If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - From Thursday, 13th November

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Smurfs Movie which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

  • It stars among others Hannah Waddingham (Winter Ridge) and Nick Offerman (In a World ...)
  • It is directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third)
  • The movie also stars Kurt Russell, John Goodman and Rihanna
  • The UK release date is 18th July 2025
  • And the release date in North America is 18th July 2025

Synopsis for The Smurfs Movie

When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Harold and the Purple Crayon which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

  • It stars among others Zachary Levi (An American Carol) and Zooey Deschanel (Live Free Or Die)
  • It is directed by Carlos Saldanha (Rio 2)
  • The movie also stars Camille Guaty, Tanya Reynolds and Lil Rel Howery
  • The UK release date is 2nd August 2024
  • And the release date in North America is 2nd August 2024

Synopsis for Harold and the Purple Crayon

A young boy named Harold embarking on a magical adventure with the help of his purple crayon.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.

Hot on the heels of her Oscar nominated performance in Everything Everywhere all at Once Stephanie Hsu stars in Joy Ride~2023 which has been given a 15 age rating for sex, sex references, nudity, drug misuse, language, comic injury, racism

Apart from Everything Everywhere all at Once Stephanie Hsuhas also starred in The Four Faced Liar and Asking For It, the movie also stars Ashley Park who has appeared in Are You Joking and Tune In For Love.

The movie is directed by Adele Lim who is making a feature film debut with Joy Ride~2023 but has been a prolific TV produces with series such as Lethal Weapon and the American version of Life on Mars.

Movie Synopsis

When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the help of Lolo, her childhood best friend, Kat, a college friend, and Deadeye, Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their epic, no-holds-barred experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Joy Ride~2023
  • BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
  • Reason: sex, sex references, nudity, drug misuse, language, comic injury, racism
  • Release date: 4th August 2023
  • Runtime: 135 minutes (2 hour 15 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Adele Lim
  • Starring:
    • Stephanie Hsu
    • David Denman
    • Ashley Park

BBFC movie page

Polite Society is a British action/comedy directed by Nida Manzoor about a sister who suspects her sisters boyfriend of wrong doing. The movie has been given a 12A age rating in the UK.

The movie stars Priya Kansara who is making a feature film debut but was in the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, the movie also stars Ritu Arya who was in the Christmas hit movie Last Christmas and was also in an episode if Doctor Who.

The movie is directed by Nida Manzoor who is making a feature film debut but has directed episodes of the TV show We Are Lady Parts and an episode of Doctor Who.

Movie Synopsis

A martial artist-in-training believes she must save her older sister from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, she tries to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Polite Society
  • BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
  • Reason: moderate threat, violence, sex references, infrequent strong language
  • Release date: 28th April 2023
  • Runtime: 104 minutes (1 hour 44 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Aaron Horvath
  • Starring:
    • Priya Kansara
    • Ritu Arya
    • Renu Brindle

BBFC movie page