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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005 · 1h 57m · Drama · Romance · Comedy

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

IMDb
5.7
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
Metacritic
36

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Overview

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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Cast

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

Orlando

Lisa Marcos

Lisa Marcos

Brenda

Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor

Debrah

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Myrtle

Terrell Carter

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Mildred

Avery Knight

BJ

Vickie Eng

Vickie Eng

Christina

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Jamison

Bart Hansard

Bart Hansard

Guard

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra

Sho Dixon

Child

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
February 25, 2005
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 57m
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$5,500,000
Revenue
$50,652,203
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy

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