Diary of a Mad Black Woman vs Dreaming of Lions
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Diary of a Mad Black Woman). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 56m. Diary of a Mad Black Woman is the older of the two (2005 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Dreaming of Lions| Diary of a Mad Black Woman | Dreaming of Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Darren Grant | Paolo Marinou-Blanco |
| Main cast | Shemar Moore, Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Cicely Tyson, Tyler Perry | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro |
Synopsis
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
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…
Dreaming of Lions
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
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