Benjamin Benitez, David Mann, Derek Luke

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

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75% liked it

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29% liked it

42 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Release Date: February 20, 2009

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DVD Release Date: June 16, 2009

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  • June 19, 2009
    Tyler Perry did it again. He had me laughing so hard my stomach hurt and crying so hard my throat hurt. Wonderful story about old friendships, guilt, deceit, love...and Madea! Haha...enough said there. I always love the Cast in his movies, he really knows how to pick them. Glad t...( read more)o see a grown Keisha Knight Pulliam, she's to pretty and very talented. Derek luke as always at his best and of the course the "usual" Madea cast was amazing. Already looking forward to the next installment. LOL
  • February 24, 2009
    Tyler Perry can never go wrong.
  • March 1, 2009
    I know it was quirky, but I actually laughed throughout this whole movie! Tyler Perry is hilarious as Madea. I really enjoyed this movie. ;)
  • February 23, 2009
    Tyler Perry plays have always made uneven transitions to the screen and this one is no exception.
  • October 27, 2009
    Comercial! or stupid :|
  • October 27, 2009
    dam!!!! Madea is mad!!!!!!
  • October 25, 2009
    awsome and very funny
  • October 24, 2009
    5/22/09. Its great to see Madea on the big screen. Sofia Vergara was actually funny for once. I wish they would have just kept the storyline with Madea.
  • October 24, 2009
    luv madea she is funny
  • October 24, 2009
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Critic Reviews


February 23, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

As an alternative to the Hollywood mainstream, which doesn't provide many good roles for African-American actors, Perry's movies are at least a stopgap solution. It's just too bad they're not better. full review

February 23, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

The best parts of Madea Goes to Jail are the title character's motormouthed harangues. The rest of it is a fairly clumsy tale of sin and redemption. full review

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Comments


  • yvettedaniel
    May 26, 2009
    This movie is really funny. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
  • egogoldfish
    April 4, 2009
    I never get bored watching Tyler Perry's movies."Madea's family reunion" and "why did i get married" are a hit.
  • friskeemama
    March 27, 2009
    I ENJOY TYLER PERRY'S MOVIES. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THE NEXT PROJECT HE COMES UP WITH. THE STORY LINES ARE REALISTIC AND COMICAL. WHAT I LEARN FROM WATCHING TYLER PERRY PROJECTS IS FORGIVENESS. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE ANGRY ALL THE TIME. GET ON WITH LIFE AND GET OVER IT.
  • codyedwards32
    March 25, 2009
    the funniest tyler perry movie ever.
  • sam8285
    March 13, 2009
    I watched that movie and it was hilarious i laughed l laughed until i could not laugh anymore. I did not expect anything less from a director like Tyler Perry. I hope there is a part two to this movie.
  • michellesmiley200797
    February 28, 2009
    I have seen this over and over again . It's very funny. I love it.
  • bigmanonthetube
    February 24, 2009
    I've only really seen a couple of Tyler's plays, never saw any other film, or production he's done. My reason for being naturally drawn to this film is of course Madea's morbid hatred for the police. That is one thing we both have in common.

    It was very nice to see Keshia on the silver screen, she will always be my little Rudy lol. Derek Luke...... All I can say is, "is there a day you dont look that good?" lol
  • AsianNorthOfThailandGeneration
    February 22, 2009
    glitters you rock


    You know i'm wishing would like to watch it at the theatre . You know i'm wishing would like to know it about funny . excitings with 'em actions on the filmed. Have you watch it?

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