

Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005 · Movie · 1h 57m · PG-13
DramaRomanceComedy
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
Metacritic
36/100
Key crew
- Darren GrantDirector
- Tyler PerryWriter
- Elvin RossOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kimberly EliseHelen McCarter
- Steve HarrisCharles McCarter
- Tyler PerryMadea / Brian / Joe
- Shemar MooreOrlando
- Lisa MarcosBrenda
- Tamara TaylorDebrah
- Cicely TysonMyrtle
- Terrell CarterReverend Carter
- Carol Mitchell-LeonMildred
- Avery KnightBJ
- Vickie EngChristina
- Tiffany EvansTiffany
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Themes
new lovefaithforgivenesscrooked lawyerrevengedysfunctional marriagedomestic abusemistresschurchhumiliationextramarital affairheartbreak























