Movie · comedy, crime
Madea Goes to Jail
2009 · 1h 42m · PG-13
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6.5/10219 votes
What is it about? Madea Goes to Jail
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.
Genres: comedy, crime, drama. Themes: prostitute, jealousy, judge, women's prison, conflict, criminal.
Cast and crew Madea Goes to Jail
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Creators
- Directed byTyler Perry
- ScreenplayTyler Perry
- MusicAaron Zigman
- CinematographyAlexander Gruszynski
- EditingMaysie Hoy
Full cast and crew36 cast members, 17 crew
Cast:
- Tyler Perry · Madea
- Derek Luke · Joshua Hardaway
- Keshia Knight Pulliam · Candy
- Ion Overman · Linda Davis
- Sofía Vergara · T.T.
- Vanessa Ferlito · Donna
- Viola Davis · Ellen
- David Mann · Brown
- Tamela Mann · Cora Simmons
- RonReaco Lee · Chuck
- Aisha Hinds · Fran
- Benjamín Benítez · Arthur
- Jackson Walker · Brackman
- Mablean Ephriam · Judge Mablean Ephriam
- Phil McGraw · Self
- Whoopi Goldberg · Self
- Bobbi Baker · Tanya
- Tony Harris · TV Reporter
- Al Sharpton · Self
- Karan Kendrick · Guard Watson
- Steve Harvey · Self
- Leon Lamar · Man
- Ciera Payton · Undercover Detective
- Joy Behar · Self
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck · Self
- Sherri Shepherd · Self
- J. Anthony Brown · Self
- Allen Earls · Pastor
- Robin Coleman · Big Sal
- Njema Williams · Officer
- Judge Greg Mathis · Judge Mathis (as Judge Greg Mathis)
- Elizabeth Diane Wells · (as Elizabeth Wells Berkes)
- Wanda Smith · Wanda
- James Sutton · Public Defender #1
- Kevin Wayne · Officer #2
- Annie Cook · Reporter #1
Crew:
- Alexander Gruszynski · Director of Photography
- Michael Paseornek · Executive Producer
- Reuben Cannon · Producer
- Maysie Hoy · Editor
- Ina Mayhew · Production Design
- Kimberly Hardin · Casting
- Keith G. Lewis · Costume Design
- Tyler Perry · Producer
- Tyler Perry · Writer
- Tyler Perry · Director
- Aaron Zigman · Original Music Composer
Trailer Madea Goes to Jail
ENMadea Goes To Jail (2009) Official Trailer - Tyler Perry Comedy Movie HDJune 7, 2014Movies like this Madea Goes to Jail
Details Madea Goes to Jail
- First theatrical release
- February 20, 2009
- Release in the US
- February 20, 2009
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG-13
- Studio
- Tyler Perry Studios
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide gross
- $90.5M
Frequently asked questions
How long is Madea Goes to Jail?
1h 42m (102 minutes).
Who’s in Madea Goes to Jail?
Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman, Sofía Vergara, Vanessa Ferlito, Viola Davis, David Mann, Tamela Mann, and RonReaco Lee. Directed by Tyler Perry.
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