Madea Goes to Jail
"Something big is coming to the big house."
Originally released in 2009. Madea Goes to Jail is a comedy/crime film. directed by Tyler Perry.
Starring Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, and Keshia Knight Pulliam
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (208 votes)
Budget
$17.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$90.5M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,500,000
- Revenue
- $90,508,336
Production Companies
- Tyler Perry Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madea Goes to Jail about?
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 hand...
Who directed Madea Goes to Jail?
Madea Goes to Jail was directed by Tyler Perry.
How long is Madea Goes to Jail?
Madea Goes to Jail has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Madea Goes to Jail released?
Madea Goes to Jail was released on February 20, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madea Goes to Jail?
The main cast of Madea Goes to Jail includes Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman, Sofía Vergara.
Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?
Madea Goes to Jail has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 208 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.