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Madea Goes to Jail

PG-1320091h 42mTyler Perry
IMDb 4.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 27% · Metacritic 50

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"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.

ComedyCrimeDrama
ProstituteJealousyJudgeWomen's PrisonSequelConflictCriminalPrison SentenceInmateGuilt

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What is Madea Goes to Jail (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail stars Tyler Perry (Madea / Joe / Brian), Derek Luke (Joshua Hardaway), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Candace "Candy" Washington), Ion Overman (Linda Davis), Sofía Vergara (T.T.). The film was directed by Tyler Perry.

How long is Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?

Madea Goes to Jail holds an IMDb rating of 4.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 27. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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