Diary of a Mad Black Woman
"Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest."
Originally released in 2005. Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a drama/romance film. directed by Darren Grant.
Starring Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, and Tyler Perry
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (233 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.7M
9.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $50,652,203
Production Companies
- Diary of a Woman Inc.
- BET Films
- Tyler Perry Studios
- Lionsgate
- Reuben Cannon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diary of a Mad Black Woman about?
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 annivers...
Who directed Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman was directed by Darren Grant.
How long is Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Diary of a Mad Black Woman released?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman was released on February 25, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
The main cast of Diary of a Mad Black Woman includes Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Tyler Perry, Shemar Moore, Lisa Marcos.
Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman worth watching?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 233 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.