Madea Goes to Jail
Something big is coming to the big house.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$17500000
Revenue
$90508336
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
2009-02-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
194
Vote Average
6.487
Tyler Perry
Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke
Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman
Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara
T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito
Donna
Viola Davis
Ellen
David Mann
Mr. Brown
Tamela Mann
Cora Simmons
RonReaco Lee
Chuck
Aisha Hinds
Fran
Benjamín Benítez
Arthur
Jackson Walker
Mr. Brackman
Mablean Ephriam
Judge Mablean Ephriam
Phil McGraw
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Bobbi Baker
Tanya
Tony Harris
TV Reporter
Al Sharpton
Self
Karan Kendrick
Guard Watson
Steve Harvey
Self
Leon Lamar
Old Man
Ciera Payton
Undercover Detective
Joy Behar
Self
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Self
Sherri Shepherd
Self
J. Anthony Brown
Self
Allen Earls
Pastor
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