Madea Goes to Jail(2009)
Something big is coming to the big house.
Madea Goes to Jail 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.
Madea Goes to Jail (2009) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Tyler Perry, released on February 20, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ion Overman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 215 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyler Perry
- Writers:
- Tyler Perry
- Producers:
- Reuben Cannon, Tyler Perry
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Gruszynski
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Tyler Perry Studios
- Budget:
- $17,500,000
- Revenue:
- $90,508,336
- Status:
- Released
Madea Goes to Jail (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Madea Goes to Jail before you stream it.
Madea Goes to Jail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tyler Perry
as Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke
as Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam
as Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman
as Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara
as T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito
as Donna
Viola Davis
as Ellen
David Mann
as Mr. Brown
Tamela Mann
as Cora Simmons
RonReaco Lee
as Chuck
Aisha Hinds
as Fran
- Benjamín Benítez
Benjamín Benítez
as Arthur
Key crew
Directed by Tyler Perry, written by Tyler Perry, produced by Reuben Cannon and Tyler Perry.
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Madea Goes to Jail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 215 ratings.
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Madea Goes to Jail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Madea Goes to Jail online?
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Madea Goes to Jail (2009) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Madea Goes to Jail?
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The main cast of Madea Goes to Jail (2009) includes Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman and Sofía Vergara. The film was directed by Tyler Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Madea Goes to Jail released?
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Madea Goes to Jail was released on February 20, 2009 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?
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Madea Goes to Jail (2009) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 215 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Madea Goes to Jail?
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Yes. The official Madea Goes to Jail trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.