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  • Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
  • Opened February 20, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 43 min.
  • PG-13
    mature thematic material, drug content, some violence and sexual situations
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. Read More
  • After a high-speed car chase, Madea (Tyler Perry) winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway (Derek Luke) lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young Read More
  • Cast: Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, Tamela Mann, David Mann
  • Director: Tyler Perry
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Message Movie, Family Drama

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Another Instant Classic

    by The Apostle of God

    Tyler Perry has done it again..I went to a private screening tonight...This really lives up to the hype. A must see movie...Madea is hilarious.

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    Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

    by hjw60453

    I thought it was very funny in spots. Reminded me of the way some people acted when I was younger the I don't care what others think of what I do or say, I am old enough to do what I want if you don't like it well then get away from me. It is the way I hope to be when I get to be as old as Madea is. I would recommended it to friends and family and would see it again and even purchase dvd when it is out.

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    Madea goes to Jail

    by goodpeople27

    Understand TP is who he is. It is not oscar type movies. TP movies are about laughter and sending messages of hope. Madea is typical Tyler Perry. I enjoyed the movie and will see it again. This movie is worth seeing if you have a sense of humor.

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Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail Critic Reviews

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    Washington Post | Philip Kennicott

    Both slapstick and social drama, and it is certainly the most confident mix of...

  • 60
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    Though he plays two other roles, Perry only really cuts loose when he dons...

  • 50
    Boston Globe | Wesley Morris

    There is, however, Viola Davis, who might win an Oscar tomorrow for her one...

  • 50
    L.A. Weekly |

    Check off all of Perry's motifs: vilification of the black bourgie princess,...

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