Diary of a Mad Black Woman

"Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest."

Feb 25 2005 PG-13 1h 56m

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

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Plot

Helen McCarter has everything a woman wants: a nice house and rich husband. However after her husband Charles throws her out of the house after admitting to an affair a distraught Helen turns to her mother, grandmother Madea and cousin Brian who take her in and turn back to God. Helen learns for the first time in her life to stand up on her two feet and is ready to remove herself from her relationship with Charles and move on with Orlando. But when her husband is almost killed by a vengeful client, Helen wonders if she has the heart to forgive him despite everything.

Written by

Tyler Perry

Directed by

Darren Grant

Cast

Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Tyler Perry

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Lions Gate Films

Languages

English

Awards

13 wins & 13 nominations total

Trailers

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# of Votes

16,397

Average Rating

5.7 out of 10

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