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Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Directed by Darren Grant
“Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.”
Drama, Romance, Comedy · 1h 57m
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.
Cast
Kimberly Elise
Steve Harris
Tyler Perry
Shemar Moore
Lisa Marcos
Tamara Taylor
Cicely Tyson
Terrell Carter
Vickie Eng
Tiffany Evans
Crew
- Director
- Darren Grant
- Writer
- Tyler Perry
- Director of Photography
- David Claessen
- Original Music Composer
- Elvin Ross
- Editor
- Terilyn A. Shropshire
- Producer
- Pamela B. Green, Reuben Cannon
Details
- Release date
- 2005-02-25
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Box office
- $50,652,203