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I Can Do Bad All By Myself

2009, English. Directed by Tyler Perry.

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When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.

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Runtime
1h 53m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.3/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch I Can Do Bad All By Myself

I Can Do Bad All By Myself is streaming on fuboTV and MovieSphere+ in India.

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

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Released
11 September 2009
Country
United States of America
Written by
Tyler Perry
Budget
$19M
Box office
$52M
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What I Can Do Bad All By Myself is based on

I Can Do Bad All By Myself is based on Madea, a film character by Tyler Perry.

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I Can Do Bad All By Myself: quick answers

What should I watch before I Can Do Bad All By Myself?

Watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Meet the Browns (2008), and Madea Goes to Jail (2009) first.

What comes after I Can Do Bad All By Myself?

Next in the series: Madea's Big Happy Family (2011), Madea's Witness Protection (2012), and A Madea Christmas (2013).

Is I Can Do Bad All By Myself worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is I Can Do Bad All By Myself?

I Can Do Bad All By Myself runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).

Does I Can Do Bad All By Myself have a post-credits scene?

Yes. I Can Do Bad All By Myself has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.

I Can Do Bad All By Myself parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

I Can Do Bad All By Myself is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is I Can Do Bad All By Myself on?

I Can Do Bad All By Myself is streaming on fuboTV and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like I Can Do Bad All By Myself?

If you liked I Can Do Bad All By Myself, try Madea's Big Happy Family, Sweetie, Crimes of the Heart.

Who directed I Can Do Bad All By Myself?

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) was directed by Tyler Perry and stars Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez.

What is I Can Do Bad All By Myself based on?

I Can Do Bad All By Myself is based on Madea, a film character by Tyler Perry.

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