Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
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Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
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.
- Released: 2005-02-25
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 245 votes
Directed by Darren Grant.
Top cast
- Kimberly Elise as Helen McCarter
- Steve Harris as Charles McCarter
- Tyler Perry as Madea / Brian / Joe
- Shemar Moore as Orlando
- Lisa Marcos as Brenda
- Tamara Taylor as Debrah
- Cicely Tyson as Myrtle
- Terrell Carter as Reverend Carter
- Carol Mitchell-Leon as Mildred
- Avery Knight as BJ
Where to watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman
- United States: stream on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
- India: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
- Canada: watch free on Crave, Plex; rent on CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Plex; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
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