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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

"Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest."

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Top Cast

  • Kimberly Elise

    Kimberly Elise

    Helen McCarter

  • Steve Harris

    Steve Harris

    Charles McCarter

  • Tyler Perry

    Tyler Perry

    Madea / Brian / Joe

  • Shemar Moore

    Shemar Moore

    Orlando

  • Lisa Marcos

    Lisa Marcos

    Brenda

  • Tamara Taylor

    Tamara Taylor

    Debrah

  • Cicely Tyson

    Cicely Tyson

    Myrtle

  • Terrell Carter

    Terrell Carter

    Reverend Carter

  • Carol Mitchell-Leon

    Carol Mitchell-Leon

    Mildred

Overview

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Rating

6.6 / 10
240 Reviews
2 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Andre Gonzales
    Andre Gonzales
    8 May 13, 2023

    This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay.

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