Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

2009, Comedy, 1h 43m

52 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Divided between sincere melodrama and populist comedy, Madea Goes to Jail fails to provide enough laughs -- or screen time -- for its titular heroine. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After a high-speed car chase, Madea (Tyler Perry) winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway (Derek Luke) lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace (Keshia Knight Pulliam). When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sexual Situations|Mature Thematic Material|Drug Content|Some Violence)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Tyler Perry
  • Producer:
    Reuben Cannon
  • Writer:
    Tyler Perry
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $90.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Lionsgate Films
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Cast & Crew

Tyler Perry
Madea, Joe, Brian
Derek Luke
Joshua
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Candy
David Mann
Brown
Tamela Mann
Cora
RonReaco Lee
Chuck
Ion Overman
Linda
Vanessa Ferlito
Donna
Robin Coleman
Big Sal
Viola Davis
Ellen
Sofía Vergara
T.T.
Bobbi Baker
Tanya
Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry
Screenwriter
Reuben Cannon
Producer
Michael Paseornek
Executive Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Cinematography
Maysie Hoy
Film Editing
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Kimberly R. Hardin
Casting
Alpha Tyler
Casting
Keith G. Lewis
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

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Audience Reviews for Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

  • May 03, 2008
    One of my favorites from Tyler Perry! You get your typical life lessons with a lot of laughs. There is Also some very good acting and singing in this one. Everyone would laugh at this movie.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 13, 2007
    Some funny moments, but it seemed like Madea was in it less often than I expected and it was very much focused toward a Christian aspect. I felt like I was being preached at rather than being entertained.
    Sarah P Super Reviewer
  • Aug 10, 2007
    <FONT FACE="Maiandra GD " SIZE="-1"> Pointless.... Disturbing.... It's so bad, my face hurts from laughing while crying. Wonder how this can be classed as a film?
    Alexander C Super Reviewer
  • Jun 08, 2007
    I loved this Movie. Secretly bought even a DVD.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
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