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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

6.5PG-13

MovieDrama, Romance20051h 57m

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

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Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Directed by
Darren Grant
Written by
Tyler Perry
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released
February 25, 2005
Runtime
1h 57m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Studios
Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions
Budget
$5,500,000
Box office
$50,652,203
  • Kimberly EliseHelen McCarter
  • Steve HarrisCharles McCarter
  • Tyler PerryMadea / Brian / Joe
  • Shemar MooreOrlando
  • Lisa MarcosBrenda
  • Tamara TaylorDebrah
  • Cicely TysonMyrtle
  • Terrell CarterReverend Carter
  • CCarol Mitchell-LeonMildred
  • AAvery KnightBJ
  • Vickie EngChristina
  • Tiffany Evans

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  • Andre Gonzales★ 8May 13, 2023

    This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay.

Part of a collectionMadea CollectionFilm 1 of 15Also in this collection: Madea's Family Reunion, Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Big Happy Family, Madea's Witness Protection, A Madea Christmas, Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love, Boo! A Madea Halloween, Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, A Madea Family Funeral, Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming, Madea's Destination Wedding, Joe's College Road TripView the collection
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