Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

  • PG-13
  • 02/16/2009 (US)
  • Comedy, Crime, Drama
  • 1h 43m

Something big is coming to the big house.

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.

Tyler Perry

Director, Writer

Cast

Tyler Perry's headshot

Tyler Perry

Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke's headshot

Derek Luke

Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam's headshot

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman's headshot

Ion Overman

Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara's headshot

Sofía Vergara

T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito's headshot

Vanessa Ferlito

Donna
Viola Davis's headshot

Viola Davis

Ellen
David Mann's headshot

David Mann

Mr. Brown

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