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Meet the Browns

2008·Movie·PG-13·101 min·6.7(112)

Check your baggage at the door.

A single mother living in inner city Chicago, Brenda has been struggling for years to make ends meet and keep her three kids off the street. When she's laid off with no warning, she starts losing hope for the first time - until a letter arrives announcing the death of a father she's never met. Desperate for any kind of help, Brenda takes her family to Georgia for the funeral, but nothing could have prepared her for the Browns, her father's fun-loving, crass Southern clan. In a small-town world full of long afternoons and country fairs, Brenda struggles to get to know the family she never knew existed... and finds a brand new romance that just might change her life.

Where to watch Meet the Browns in United States

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About Meet the Browns

Meet the Browns is a 2008 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Tyler Perry. The cast is led by Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Lance Gross. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

Meet the Browns was produced by Tyler Perry Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on March 21, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $42 million worldwide.

Director
Tyler Perry
Writers
Tyler Perry
Release date
March 21, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$42 million
Production
Tyler Perry Studios
#chicago, illinois#small town#strong woman#funeral#georgia#death of father#sequel#best friend#loss of job#single mother#high school student#recruiting#estranged father#farm house

Meet the Browns cast & crew

Meet the Browns was directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry.

The cast features Angela Bassett as Brenda Brown, Rick Fox as Harry Belton, Lance Gross as Michael Brown, Chloe Bailey as Tosha Brown, Mariana Tolbert as Lena Brown, and Sofía Vergara as Cheryl.

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

Is Meet the Browns worth watching?

Meet the Browns holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 112 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Meet the Browns is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Meet the Browns

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Cast of Meet the Browns

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Brenda Brown

Rick Fox

Rick Fox

Harry Belton

Lance Gross

Lance Gross

Michael Brown

Chloe Bailey

Chloe Bailey

Tosha Brown

Mariana Tolbert

Mariana Tolbert

Lena Brown

Sofía Vergara

Sofía Vergara

Cheryl

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Cora Brown

David Mann

David Mann

Leroy Brown

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Joe

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

L.B.

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Sarah Brown

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Vera

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Meet the Browns — FAQs

Where can I watch Meet the Browns in United States?

Meet the Browns is streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Meet the Browns on YouTube TV?

Yes — Meet the Browns is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Meet the Browns in?

Meet the Browns is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Meet the Browns?

Meet the Browns runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is Meet the Browns rated?

Meet the Browns is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 112 ratings.

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