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Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)

February 25, 20051h 57mEN
6.5

235 votes

Overview

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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Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5.5M

Revenue

$50.7M

Production Companies

Diary of a Woman Inc.BET FilmsTyler Perry StudiosLionsgateReuben Cannon Productions

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

8.0

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay.

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