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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

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.
Faith-Based DramaEmpowerment StoryMadea ComedyFamily SagacityRedemptive JourneyRomantic DramaEmotional RollercoasterHeartfelt LessonsSituational Humor

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Questions about Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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Where can I stream Diary of a Mad Black Woman legally?

Diary of a Mad Black Woman 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 Diary of a Mad Black Woman worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Diary of a Mad Black Woman rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

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

How long is Diary of a Mad Black Woman?

1 h 57 min

Diary of a Mad Black Woman runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Diary of a Mad Black Woman?

Critics26
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Diary of a Mad Black Woman higher (68) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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.

What language is Diary of a Mad Black Woman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Diary of a Mad Black Woman in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Diary of a Mad Black Woman use?

Cigarette of AnxietyBroken BirdNarratorPrison CutLove RedeemsAccidental MisnamingMontagesNever Trust a TrailerAdaptational HeroismMr. FanserviceTrailers Always LieForgiven, but Not Forgottenand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Diary of a Mad Black Woman, including Cigarette of Anxiety, Broken Bird, Narrator.