What's the Matter with Helen?_
"So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody."
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
Starring
Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
What's the Matter with Helen? was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap th...
What's the Matter with Helen? is a Thriller, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (20)
Debbie Reynolds
Adelle Bruckner
Shelley Winters
Helen Hill
Dennis Weaver
Lincoln Palmer
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Hamilton Starr
Agnes Moorehead
Sister Alma
Helene Winston
Mrs. Greenbaum
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Schultz
Logan Ramsey
Detective Sgt. West
PC
Paulle Clark
Mrs. Plumb
Yvette Vickers
Mrs. Barker
Molly Dodd
Mrs. Rigg
SL
Samee Lee Jones
Winona Palmer
Robbi Morgan
Rosalie Greenbaum
Timothy Carey
The Tramp
SS
Swen Swenson
The Gigolo
DV
Debbie Van Den Houten
Sue Anne
TD
Teresa De Rose
Donna
Pamelyn Ferdin
Kiddie M.C.
AP
Allen Pinson
The Man
JD
James Dobson
Cab Driver
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What is What's the Matter with Helen? about?
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
How long is What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in What's the Matter with Helen??
The cast of What's the Matter with Helen? includes Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Agnes Moorehead.
What is the rating of What's the Matter with Helen??
What's the Matter with Helen? has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 43 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Horror