2005-02-25 Drama, Romance, Comedy, 1h 57m
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.
Helen McCarter
Charles McCarter
Madea / Brian / Joe
Orlando
Brenda
Debrah
Myrtle
Reverend Carter
Mildred
BJ
Christina
Tiffany
Jamison
Guard
Chandra
Child
Cora
D.A.
Doctor
Foreman
Judge
Judge
Judge Mablean Ephriam
Juror
Kalvin
Max
Bailiff
Reporter
Secretary
Woman
Bartender
Band Member #1
Band Member #2
Band Member #3
Man Proposing
Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Band Member (uncredited)
Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Pastor (uncredited)
Church Goer (uncredited)
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Steel Worker (uncredited)
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Meet the Browns
Madea's Family Reunion
Madea's Big Happy Family
Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Madea's Witness Protection
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
The Diary of Anne Frank
Babyteeth
Queen of Katwe
The Wizard of Oz
The Vatican Tapes
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
The Adjustment Bureau
Bring It On
Killer Elite
Released
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,500,000
Revenue$50,652,203
Production Companies