@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Before it was a movie, it was a theatrical phenomenon! When Helen learns that her husband is leaving her for her best friend, the women in her family are ready with advice. Her devout mother preaches strength and forgiveness, while her parolee grandmother shows up with a gun! Acclaimed African-American playwright Tyler Perry dares to mix sacred and secular humor with riotous results. Experience his most famous morality tale, now a major motion picture, in its original stage format...complete with live musical numbers!
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
25
Votes
2h 10m
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Key Crew
DirectorTyler Perry
WriterTyler Perry
ComposerJerry Gilbert
Produced by
LionsgateTyler Perry StudiosMy.Te.Pe. Productions
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
HBO MaxBuy
Apple iTunesSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tyler Perry
Daddy Charles / Mable 'Madea' Simmons
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Marva King
Helen Simmons-McCarter
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Curtis Blake
Charles
Tamela Mann
Myrtle Simmons
Cordell Moore
Orlando
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Tunja Robinson
Brenda
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Ty London
Willie
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Regina McCrary
Mildred
