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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresComedy, Crime, Drama
Votes215
DirectorTyler Perry
WritersTyler Perry
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMadea Goes to Jail
About Madea Goes to Jail
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.
Directed by Tyler Perry, Madea Goes to Jail leans on a strong ensemble — Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2009.
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