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Drama • Romance • Comedy
2005
PG-13
1 hour and 56 minutes
Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seemed 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 on her pursuit for happiness.
Release:
February 25, 2005
Original language:
English
Production country:
United States
Producer company:
Budget:
5.500.000 $
Revenue:
50.652.203 $
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Cast
Kimberly Elise
Helen McCarter
Helen McCarter
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Steve Harris
Charles McCarter
Charles McCarter
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Tyler Perry
Madea / Brian / Joe
Madea / Brian / Joe
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Shemar Moore
Orlando
Orlando
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Lisa Marcos
Brenda
Brenda
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Tamara Taylor
Debrah
Debrah
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Cicely Tyson
Myrtle
Myrtle
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Terrell Carter
Reverend Carter
Reverend Carter
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Carol Mitchell-Leon
Mildred
Mildred
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Avery Knight
BJ
BJ
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Vickie Eng
Christina
Christina
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Tiffany Evans
Tiffany
Tiffany
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Gary Anthony Sturgis
Jamison
Jamison
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Bart Hansard
Guard
Guard
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Chandra Currelley-Young
Chandra
Chandra
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Sho Dixon
Child
Child
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Tamela Mann
Cora
Cora
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Ric Reitz
D.A.
D.A.
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Lauren Leah Mitchell
Doctor
Doctor
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Mike Pniewski
Foreman
Foreman
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Wilbur Fitzgerald
Judge
Judge
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L. Warren Young
Judge
Judge
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Mablean Ephriam
Judge Mablean Ephriam
Judge Mablean Ephriam
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Tony Vaughn
Juror
Juror
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E. Roger Mitchell
Kalvin
Kalvin
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Cedric Pendleton
Max
Max
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Richard Reed
Bailiff
Bailiff
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Joe Washington
Reporter
Reporter
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Kate Donadio
Secretary
Secretary
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Syr Law
Woman
Woman
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Ryan Gentles
Bartender
Bartender
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Ronnie Garrett
Band Member #1
Band Member #1
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Marcus Williams
Band Member #2
Band Member #2
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Earl Fleming
Band Member #3
Band Member #3
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Christian Keyes
Man Proposing
Man Proposing
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Michael Beasley
Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
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Ryan Kilgore
Band Member (uncredited)
Band Member (uncredited)
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Steve Warren
Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
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Robert Hatch
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
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Vic Aviles
Party Guest (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
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John Fitzgerald Page
Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
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Nicky Buggs
Nurse (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
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Laurie Gardner
Nurse (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
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Robb G Douglas
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Donnie McClurkin
Pastor (uncredited)
Pastor (uncredited)
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Jamecia Gray
Church Goer (uncredited)
Church Goer (uncredited)
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Brandon Thaxton
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
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Shane Thaxton
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
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Craig Thaxton
Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Church Van Driver (uncredited)
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Joe Walsh
Steel Worker (uncredited)
Steel Worker (uncredited)
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