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Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play

2017Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about show business and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

In trouble with the local authorities, Mabel Simmons, notoriously known as Madea, is on the run from the law. With no place to turn, she moves in with her friend Bam who is recovering from surgery. Unbeknownst to Bam however, Madea is only using the "concerned friend" gag as a way to hide out from the police.

Feels like

  • Southern Black Comedy
  • Stage Play Adaptation
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Family Shenanigans
  • Madea Character
  • Broad Comedy
  • Urban Setting
  • Musical Numbers

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Tyler Perry
Written by
Tyler Perry

Everyone

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Facts

January 31, 2017 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
January 31, 2017
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play?"

Questions about Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play

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Where can I stream Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play?

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In the United States, Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play streams on Bet+ and BET+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.1).

Is Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 15.0 times its budget.