Tonight at a glance
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Violence
- Moderate
The story
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.
- new love
- faith
- forgiveness
- crooked lawyer
- revenge
- dysfunctional marriage
- domestic abuse
- mistress
- church
- humiliation
The look
A few frames, chosen rather than collected.
The bill
Kimberly Elise
Helen McCarter
Steve Harris
Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry
Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore
Orlando
- Lisa Marcos — Brenda
- Tamara Taylor — Debrah
- Cicely Tyson — Myrtle
- Terrell Carter — Reverend Carter
- Carol Mitchell-Leon — Mildred
- Avery Knight — BJ
- Vickie Eng — Christina
- Tiffany Evans — Tiffany
- Gary Anthony Sturgis — Jamison
- Bart Hansard — Guard
- Chandra Currelley-Young — Chandra
- Directed
- Darren Grant
- Written
- Tyler Perry
Production
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 243 ratings
- Studio
- Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions
The Collection
The complete story, in order.
2005 · You’re hereDiary of a Mad Black Woman
Where it starts.
Madea's Family Reunion
2006
Madea Goes to Jail
2009
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