The Family That Preys

"Business is like family. Keep your affairs in order."

Sep 12 2008 PG-13 1h 51m
Drama

Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.

Plot

Alice Pratt, a hardworking Christian woman, raised her two daughters while managing her own diner. Her snobbish, arrogant daughter Andrea graduated in Economic Science and works in a construction corporation while her sister Pam stayed with Alice and worked in the diner. Andrea is married to construction worker Chris, who works in his wife's corporation but dreams of starting his own business. Andrea is cheating on Chris with their boss William Cartwright, son of Alice's best friend, the wealthy Charlotte Cartwright. While Alice travels with Charlotte on a road trip, William's ambition and infidelity trigger a series of events that will affect relationships in both families.

Written by

Tyler Perry

Directed by

Tyler Perry

Cast

Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Tyler Perry Studios, Lions Gate Films

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 7 nominations

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6 out of 10
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