Directed by:
Tate Taylor

Written by:
Tate Taylor

Based on the novel by:
Kathryn Stockett

Genre:
Drama

Runtime:
146 mins

Plot:
An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

Release Date:
August 10, 2011

Reception:

Emma Stone
Viola Davis
Bryce Dallas Howard
Octavia Spencer
Jessica Chastain
Ahna O’Reilly
Allison Janney
Anna Camp
Chris Lowell
Cicely Tyson
Mike Vogel
Sissy Spacek
Mary Steenburgen
David Oyelowo

Wins
Nominations
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year | Brunson Green, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Viola Davis
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Jessica Chastain
Wins
Nominations
Wins
Nominations
Wins
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast
  • Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Viola Davis
  • Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Octavia Spencer
Nominations
Nominations
Nominations
Nominations
  • Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Brunson Green, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan
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