What genre is Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.

Who stars in Madea Goes to Jail?

Vanessa Ferlito, Aisha Hinds, Viola Davis, Derek Luke, Sofía Vergara appear in the main cast.

Who directed Madea Goes to Jail?

Tyler Perry directed Madea Goes to Jail.

How long is Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).

Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Madea Goes to Jail?

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Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

Name: Madea Goes to Jail
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2009-02-20
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Vanessa Ferlito, Aisha Hinds, Viola Davis, Derek Luke, Sofía Vergara

Movie 1h 42m ★ 6.5/10 United States of America

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Comedy Crime Drama

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Dating from 2009, Madea Goes to Jail sits in the comedy, crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tyler Perry. The cast includes Vanessa Ferlito, Aisha Hinds and Viola Davis. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.

Something big is coming to the big house.

64Tonight Score A balanced pick.

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Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Madea Goes to Jail

What genre is Madea Goes to Jail?: Madea Goes to Jail is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Madea Goes to Jail?: Vanessa Ferlito, Aisha Hinds, Viola Davis, Derek Luke, Sofía Vergara appear in the main cast.
Who directed Madea Goes to Jail?: Tyler Perry directed Madea Goes to Jail.
How long is Madea Goes to Jail?: Madea Goes to Jail runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Madea Goes to Jail?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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