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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

46

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An uplifting, cathartic drama movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

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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Faith-Based Drama
Empowerment Story
Madea Comedy
Family Sagacity
Redemptive Journey
Romantic Drama
Emotional Rollercoaster
Heartfelt Lessons
Situational Humor

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Directed by: Darren Grant
Written by: Tyler Perry
Produced by: Reuben Cannon, Pamela B. Green
Music by: Elvin Ross

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February 25, 2005 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released: February 25, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 57 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $51 million
Available in: 17 countries

Tropes

Cigarette of Anxiety, Broken Bird, Narrator +9

Cigarette of Anxiety
Broken Bird
Narrator
Prison Cut
Love Redeems
Accidental Misnaming
Montages
Never Trust a Trailer
Adaptational Heroism
Mr. Fanservice
Trailers Always Lie
Forgiven, but Not Forgotten

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Diary of a Mad Black Woman?"

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Where can I stream Diary of a Mad Black Woman?

In the United States, Diary of a Mad Black Woman streams on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is there a sequel to Diary of a Mad Black Woman?

Yes: it's movie 1 of 15 in its series, followed by Madea's Family Reunion (2006).

Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Diary of a Mad Black Woman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Diary of a Mad Black Woman a box office hit?

Budget$6 million

Box office$51 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 9.2 times its budget.