Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Drama Romance Comedy

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.

star 6.5 5.7 36 16%
  • Release Date: 2005-02-25
  • Runtime: 1h 57min
  • Director: Darren Grant

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • Kimberly Elise

      Helen McCarter

    • Steve Harris

      Charles McCarter

    • Tyler Perry

      Madea / Brian / Joe

    • Shemar Moore

      Orlando

    • Lisa Marcos

      Brenda

    • Tamara Taylor

      Debrah

    • Cicely Tyson

      Myrtle

    • Terrell Carter

      Reverend Carter

    • Carol Mitchell-Leon

      Mildred

    • Avery Knight

      BJ

    • Vickie Eng

      Christina

    • Tiffany Evans

      Tiffany

    • Gary Anthony Sturgis

      Jamison

    • Bart Hansard

      Guard

    • Chandra Currelley-Young

      Chandra

    • Sho Dixon

      Child

    • Tamela Mann

      Cora

    • Ric Reitz

      D.A.

    • Lauren Leah Mitchell

      Doctor

    • Mike Pniewski

      Foreman

    • Wilbur Fitzgerald

      Judge

    • L. Warren Young

      Judge

    • Mablean Ephriam

      Judge Mablean Ephriam

    • Tony Vaughn

      Juror

    • E. Roger Mitchell

      Kalvin

    • Cedric Pendleton

      Max

    • Richard Reed

      Bailiff

    • Joe Washington

      Reporter

    • Kate Donadio

      Secretary

    • Syr Law

      Woman

    • Ryan Gentles

      Bartender

    • Ronnie Garrett

      Band Member #1

    • Marcus Williams

      Band Member #2

    • Earl Fleming

      Band Member #3

    • Christian Keyes

      Man Proposing

    • Michael Beasley

      Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)

    • Cheryl Pepsii Riley

      Singer at Banquet (uncredited)

    • Ryan Kilgore

      Band Member (uncredited)

    • Steve Warren

      Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)

    • Robert Hatch

      Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

    • Vic Aviles

      Party Guest (uncredited)

    • John Fitzgerald Page

      Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)

    • Nicky Buggs

      Nurse (uncredited)

    • Laurie Gardner

      Nurse (uncredited)

    • Robb G Douglas

      Man in Bar (uncredited)

    • Donnie McClurkin

      Pastor (uncredited)

    • Jamecia Gray

      Church Goer (uncredited)

    • Brandon Thaxton

      Church Parishioner (uncredited)

    • Shane Thaxton

      Church Parishioner (uncredited)

    • Craig Thaxton

      Church Van Driver (uncredited)

    • Joe Walsh

      Steel Worker (uncredited)

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