I Can Do Bad All By Myself(2009)
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself Synopsis
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tyler Perry, released on September 11, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez and Mary J. Blige. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyler Perry
- Writers:
- Tyler Perry
- Producers:
- Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Gruszynski
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $51,733,921
- Status:
- Released
I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) Trailer
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tyler Perry
as Madea
Taraji P. Henson
as April
Adam Rodriguez
as Sandio
Mary J. Blige
as Tanya
Gladys Knight
as Wilma
Brian J. White
as Randy
Hope Olaidé Wilson
as Jennifer
Kwesi Boakye
as Manny
- Frederick Siglar
Frederick Siglar
as Byron
- Renee Horton
Renee Horton
as Dancer (uncredited)
Greta Glenn
as Mama Rose
Key crew
Directed by Tyler Perry, written by Tyler Perry, produced by Tyler Perry and Reuben Cannon.
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 145 ratings.
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Can Do Bad All By Myself online?
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) is available to stream on 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 I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
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The main cast of I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) includes Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Mary J. Blige and Gladys Knight. 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 I Can Do Bad All By Myself released?
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself was released on September 11, 2009 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is I Can Do Bad All By Myself worth watching?
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
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