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Madea Goes to Jail

2009·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
IMDb4.7Metacritic506.3Rotten Tomatoes27%95%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Urban ComedyFamily DysfunctionStrong Female LeadSouthern HumorSituational AnticsOver-the-Top CharactersRedemption StoryGospel Soundtrack

Crew

Directed by:
Tyler Perry
Written by:
Tyler Perry
Produced by:
Tyler Perry, Roger M. Bobb, Joseph P. Genier
Composed by:
Aaron Zigman

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Where can I stream Madea Goes to Jail legally?

YouTube TVStarzMovieSphere+

Madea Goes to Jail is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madea Goes to Jail rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Madea Goes to Jail?

1 h 42 min

Madea Goes to Jail runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Madea Goes to Jail?

Critics39
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Madea Goes to Jail higher (68) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Madea Goes to Jail a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$91 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $91 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is Madea Goes to Jail in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Madea Goes to Jail?

4BECANLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madea Goes to Jail in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Madea Goes to Jail use?

Adaptation Dye-JobThe RevealScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Conveniently an OrphanBerserk ButtonAmbiguous Gender IdentityThe StonerAx-CrazyCharacter Action TitleForeshadowingVillain ProtagonistWhat the Hell, Hero?and 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Madea Goes to Jail, including Adaptation Dye-Job, The Reveal, Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!.