Where to watch Helen (2009) tonight

Helen (2009) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 70 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime

2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama

Released

November 26, 2009

TMDB rating

6.5 / 10 from 70 votes

Director

Sandra Nettelbeck

Starring

Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, Lauren Lee Smith, Alexia Fast

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Helen?

Helen is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Helen rated?

Helen is rated R in the US.

Is Helen a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Helen?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 2000s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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