The film was created as an alternative to Kathryn Stockett's novel from 2009, based on a story that tells of the relationship between white women and their black housekeepers in 1960s Mississippi.
The film knocked Planet of the Apes off the top spot after sitting there for two weeks.
"It is a rare feat to see a film not open at number one and then become number one," said Dave Hollis of Disney, the movie's distributor.
The Help managed to hold off 4 other new releases to take over the top spot.
If you can get yourself a viewing of this film, then please do take the opportunity!
