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Madea Goes to Jail
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Madea Goes to Jail

2009 · 102 min Comedy Crime Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Tyler Perry

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Joe / Brian

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Joshua Hardaway

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Candace "Candy" Washington

Ion Overman

Ion Overman

Linda Davis

Sofía Vergara

Sofía Vergara

T.T.

Vanessa Ferlito

Vanessa Ferlito

Donna

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Ellen

David Mann

David Mann

Mr. Brown

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Cora Simmons

RonReaco Lee

RonReaco Lee

Chuck

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