Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)

Tagline: Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Overview: 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.

Release Date: 2005-02-25

Runtime: 117

Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Language: EN

Company: Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions

Status: Released

About Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Writer: Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry

Director: Darren Grant

Producer: Pamela B. Green, Reuben Cannon

Vote Average: 6.555

Vote Count: 236

Country: United States of America

Trailer

Cast

Actor	Character
Kimberly Elise	Helen McCarter
Steve Harris	Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry	Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore	Orlando
Lisa Marcos	Brenda
Tamara Taylor	Debrah
Cicely Tyson	Myrtle
Terrell Carter	Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-Leon	Mildred
Avery Knight	BJ
Vickie Eng	Christina
Tiffany Evans	Tiffany
Gary Anthony Sturgis	Jamison
Bart Hansard	Guard
Chandra Currelley-Young	Chandra
Sho Dixon	Child
Tamela Mann	Cora
Ric Reitz	D.A.
Lauren Leah Mitchell	Doctor
Mike Pniewski	Foreman
Wilbur Fitzgerald	Judge
L. Warren Young	Judge
Mablean Ephriam	Judge Mablean Ephriam
Tony Vaughn	Juror
E. Roger Mitchell	Kalvin
Cedric Pendleton	Max
Richard Reed	Bailiff
Joe Washington	Reporter
Kate Donadio	Secretary
Syr Law	Woman
Ryan Gentles	Bartender
Ronnie Garrett	Band Member #1
Marcus Williams	Band Member #2
Earl Fleming	Band Member #3
Christian Keyes	Man Proposing
Michael Beasley	Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Cheryl Pepsii Riley	Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ryan Kilgore	Band Member (uncredited)
Steve Warren	Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Robert Hatch	Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Vic Aviles	Party Guest (uncredited)
John Fitzgerald Page	Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Nicky Buggs	Nurse (uncredited)
Laurie Gardner	Nurse (uncredited)
Robb G Douglas	Man in Bar (uncredited)
Donnie McClurkin	Pastor (uncredited)
Jamecia Gray	Church Goer (uncredited)
Brandon Thaxton	Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Shane Thaxton	Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Craig Thaxton	Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Joe Walsh	Steel Worker (uncredited)
Tony J. Scott	Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Constantine Varazo	Lawyer / Ball Room Dancer (uncredited)
Kimberly Elise	Helen McCarter
Steve Harris	Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry	Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore	Orlando
Lisa Marcos	Brenda
Tamara Taylor	Debrah
Cicely Tyson	Myrtle
Terrell Carter	Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-Leon	Mildred
Avery Knight	BJ
Vickie Eng	Christina
Tiffany Evans	Tiffany
Gary Anthony Sturgis	Jamison
Bart Hansard	Guard
Chandra Currelley-Young	Chandra
Sho Dixon	Child
Tamela Mann	Cora
Ric Reitz	D.A.
Lauren Leah Mitchell	Doctor
Mike Pniewski	Foreman
Wilbur Fitzgerald	Judge
L. Warren Young	Judge
Mablean Ephriam	Judge Mablean Ephriam
Tony Vaughn	Juror
E. Roger Mitchell	Kalvin
Cedric Pendleton	Max
Richard Reed	Bailiff
Joe Washington	Reporter
Kate Donadio	Secretary
Syr Law	Woman
Ryan Gentles	Bartender
Ronnie Garrett	Band Member #1
Marcus Williams	Band Member #2
Earl Fleming	Band Member #3
Christian Keyes	Man Proposing
Michael Beasley	Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Cheryl Pepsii Riley	Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ryan Kilgore	Band Member (uncredited)
Steve Warren	Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Robert Hatch	Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Vic Aviles	Party Guest (uncredited)
John Fitzgerald Page	Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Nicky Buggs	Nurse (uncredited)
Laurie Gardner	Nurse (uncredited)
Robb G Douglas	Man in Bar (uncredited)
Donnie McClurkin	Pastor (uncredited)
Jamecia Gray	Church Goer (uncredited)
Brandon Thaxton	Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Shane Thaxton	Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Craig Thaxton	Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Joe Walsh	Steel Worker (uncredited)
Tony J. Scott	Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Constantine Varazo	Lawyer / Ball Room Dancer (uncredited)

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Ratings

6.555/10 based on 236 votes.

Review

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay.

FAQs

Q: Who directed Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
A: Darren Grant.

Q: What genre is Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
A: Drama, Romance, Comedy.

Q: When was Diary of a Mad Black Woman released?
A: 2005-02-25.

Q: Who wrote Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
A: Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry.