Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

02/20/2009 (US) • 1h 42m

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Something big is coming to the big house.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Tyler Perry

Madea / Joe / Brian

Derek Luke

Joshua Hardaway

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Candace "Candy" Washington

Ion Overman

Linda Davis

David Mann

Mr. Brown

Tamela Mann

Cora Simmons


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Part of the Madea Collection

Includes Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea Goes to Jail

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$17,500,000.00

Revenue

$90,508,336.00

Keywords

prostitute

jealousy

judge

women's prison

conflict

criminal

prison sentence

inmate

guilt

assistant district attorney

childhood friends

prison fight

engaged couple

assistance

black cinema

drug addict

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