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Madea Goes to Jail

2009, English. Directed by Tyler Perry.

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.

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Runtime
1h 42m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Madea Goes to Jail

Madea Goes to Jail is streaming on YouTube TV, Starz, and MovieSphere+ in India.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
20 February 2009
Country
United States of America
Written by
Tyler Perry
Budget
$18M
Box office
$91M
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What Madea Goes to Jail is based on

Madea Goes to Jail is based on Madea, a film character by Tyler Perry.

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What should I watch before Madea Goes to Jail?

Watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Madea's Family Reunion (2006), and Meet the Browns (2008) first.

What comes after Madea Goes to Jail?

Next in the series: I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009), Madea's Big Happy Family (2011), and Madea's Witness Protection (2012).

Is Madea Goes to Jail worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Does Madea Goes to Jail have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Madea Goes to Jail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Madea Goes to Jail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Madea Goes to Jail is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Madea Goes to Jail on?

Madea Goes to Jail is streaming on YouTube TV, Starz, and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Madea Goes to Jail?

If you liked Madea Goes to Jail, try Find Me Guilty, Grand Canyon, Where the Money Is.

Who directed Madea Goes to Jail?

Madea Goes to Jail (2009) was directed by Tyler Perry and stars Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam.

What is Madea Goes to Jail based on?

Madea Goes to Jail is based on Madea, a film character by Tyler Perry.

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