Madea Goes to Jail

Name: Madea Goes to Jail
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2009-02-20
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman, Sofía Vergara

2009·Movie·PG-13·102 min·★ 6.5(212)

Comedy Crime Drama More English titles

“Something big is coming to the big house.”

After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.

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About Madea Goes to Jail

Madea Goes to Jail is a 2009 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Tyler Perry. The cast is led by Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel.

Madea Goes to Jail was produced by Tyler Perry Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on February 20, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $91 million worldwide.

Director: Tyler Perry
Writers: Tyler Perry
Release date: February 20, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $18 million
Box office: $91 million
Production: Tyler Perry Studios

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Madea Goes to Jail cast & crew

Madea Goes to Jail was directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry.

The cast features Tyler Perry as Madea / Joe / Brian, Derek Luke as Joshua Hardaway, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Candace "Candy" Washington, Ion Overman as Linda Davis, Sofía Vergara as T.T., and Vanessa Ferlito as Donna.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Alexander Gruszynski, and it was produced by Michael Paseornek and Reuben Cannon.

Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?

Madea Goes to Jail holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 212 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, Madea Goes to Jail is worth a place on your watchlist.

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