Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Feb 25, 2005

1h 56m

★ 6.5

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Comedy

Production Companies

Diary of a Woman Inc.

BET Films

Tyler Perry Studios

Lionsgate

Reuben Cannon Productions

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Cast

Helen McCarter

Kimberly Elise

Charles McCarter

Steve Harris

Madea / Brian / Joe

Tyler Perry

Orlando

Shemar Moore

Brenda

Lisa Marcos

Debrah

Tamara Taylor

Myrtle

Cicely Tyson

Reverend Carter

Terrell Carter

Mildred

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Avery Knight

Christina

Vickie Eng

Tiffany

Tiffany Evans

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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