Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

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Something big is coming to the big house.

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.

Released: 2009-02-20
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 1h 42m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 219 votes

Directed by Tyler Perry.

Top cast

Tyler Perry as Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke as Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam as Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman as Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara as T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito as Donna
Viola Davis as Ellen
David Mann as Mr. Brown
Tamela Mann as Cora Simmons
RonReaco Lee as Chuck

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Madea Goes to Jail

United States: stream on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel, 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
Canada: stream on Crave; watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video, Plex; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video

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