Madea Goes to Jail

"Something big is coming to the big house."

Feb 20 2009 PG-13 1h 43m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Mischievous grandma Madea lands in jail, where she meets a variety of mixed-up characters.

Written by

Tyler Perry

Directed by

Tyler Perry

Cast

Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Tyler Perry Studios, Lions Gate Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Trailers
Madea Goes To Jail (2009) Official Trailer - Tyler Perry Comedy Movie HD
Scores
# of Votes
13,274
Average Rating
4.6 out of 10
Metascore
50
Popularity
NA