Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Name: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 2005-02-25
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Tyler Perry, Shemar Moore, Lisa Marcos

2005·Movie·PG-13·117 min·★ 6.6(240)

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“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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About Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 English-language drama, romance and comedy film directed by Darren Grant. The cast is led by Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Tyler Perry. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman was produced by Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, and Tyler Perry Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on February 25, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $51 million worldwide.

Director: Darren Grant
Writers: Tyler Perry
Release date: February 25, 2005
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $51 million
Production: Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman cast & crew

Diary of a Mad Black Woman was directed by Darren Grant and written by Tyler Perry.

The cast features Kimberly Elise as Helen McCarter, Steve Harris as Charles McCarter, Tyler Perry as Madea / Brian / Joe, Shemar Moore as Orlando, Lisa Marcos as Brenda, and Tamara Taylor as Debrah.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elvin Ross, cinematography is by David Claessen, and it was produced by Pamela B. Green and Michael Paseornek.

Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman worth watching?

Diary of a Mad Black Woman holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 240 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and comedy, Diary of a Mad Black Woman is worth a place on your watchlist.

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