Film

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005 · 1h 57m · Drama · Romance · Comedy

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

IMDb

5.7

Rotten Tomatoes

15%

Metacritic

36

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.

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe

Shemar Moore

Orlando

Lisa Marcos

Brenda

Tamara Taylor

Debrah

Cicely Tyson

Myrtle

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Mildred

Avery Knight

BJ

Vickie Eng

Christina

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Jamison

Bart Hansard

Guard

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra

Sho Dixon

Child

• Darren GrantDirector
• Tyler PerryWriter · Executive Producer
• Pamela B. GreenProducer
• Reuben CannonProducer
• Michael PaseornekExecutive Producer
• David ClaessenDirector of Photography
• Elvin RossOriginal Music Composer
• Terilyn A. ShropshireEditor
• Shay Bentley GriffinCasting

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - TrailerTyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - Trailer

Release date

February 25, 2005

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 57m

Rated

PG-13

Budget

$5,500,000

Revenue

$50,652,203

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy

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