What's the Matter with Helen?
1971, English. Directed by Curtis Harrington.
So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody.
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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What's the Matter with Helen? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1971.
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Cast & crew
- Curtis HarringtonDirector
- Debbie ReynoldsAdelle
- Shelley WintersHelen
- Dennis WeaverLinc Palmer
- Micheál Mac LiammóirHamilton Starr
- Agnes MooreheadSister Alma
- Helene WinstonMrs. Greenbaum
- Peggy ReaMrs. Schultz
- Logan RamseySergeant West
- Paulle ClarkMrs. Plumb
- Yvette VickersMrs. Barker
- Molly DoddMrs. Rigg
- Samee Lee JonesWinona
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Henry Farrell
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What's the Matter with Helen?: quick answers
Is What's the Matter with Helen? worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does What's the Matter with Helen? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What's the Matter with Helen?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What's the Matter with Helen? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What's the Matter with Helen? is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is What's the Matter with Helen? on?
What's the Matter with Helen? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like What's the Matter with Helen??
If you liked What's the Matter with Helen?, try Night Watch, The Baby, Nightfall.
Who directed What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? (1971) was directed by Curtis Harrington and stars Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver.