Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

Name: Madea Goes to Jail
Director: Tyler Perry
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2009-02-20
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Cast: Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman

Comedy Crime Drama

Director: Tyler Perry

Cast: Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman

Runtime102 min

RatingPG-13

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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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Fans of Tyler Perry's signature blend of comedy, drama, and social commentary will particularly enjoy this 2009 film, which features his iconic character Madea navigating the personal case of a young woman struggling with addiction and the legal system.

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Madea Goes to Jail is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, which was based on his 2005 play, and starring Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman, RonReaco Lee, Sofía Vergara, Vanessa Ferlito, and Viola Davis.