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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005
1h 57m
Drama
Romance
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

2005

Runtime

1h 57m

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Storyline

"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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Feb 25, 2005
Languages
English
Director
Darren Grant
Darren Grant
Production
Diary of a Woman Inc.
Diary of a Woman Inc.
BET Films
BET Films
Tyler Perry Studios
Tyler Perry Studios
Lionsgate
Lionsgate
Reuben Cannon Productions
Reuben Cannon Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

53 Cast Members

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

Mildred

Avery Knight

BJ

Vickie Eng

Vickie Eng

Christina

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Jamison

Bart Hansard

Bart Hansard

Guard

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra

Sho Dixon

Child

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Cora

Ric Reitz

Ric Reitz

D.A.

Lauren Leah Mitchell

Doctor

Mike Pniewski

Mike Pniewski

Foreman

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