Madea Goes to Jail
“Something big is coming to the big house.”
2009•PG-13•1h 42m•6.5•Released
ComedyCrimeDrama
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.
Director
Tyler Perry
Writer
Tyler Perry
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$91M
Languages
English
Studio
Tyler Perry Studios
Cast
Tyler Perry
Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke
Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman
Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara
T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito
Donna
Viola Davis
Ellen
David Mann
Mr. Brown
Tamela Mann
Cora Simmons
RonReaco Lee
Chuck
Aisha Hinds
Fran
Benjamín Benítez
Arthur
Jackson Walker
Mr. Brackman
Mablean Ephriam
Judge Mablean Ephriam
Phil McGraw
Self
Production
Company
Tyler Perry Studios
Producer
Reuben Cannon
Producer
Tyler Perry
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