Diary of a Mad Black Woman 2005
“Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.”
What is Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 American romantic comedy drama directed by Darren Grant and written by Tyler Perry. The story follows Helen, a devoted wife of an attorney named Charles, who is unexpectedly divorced and kicked out of her home on their eighteenth wedding anniversary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 25, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $50,652,203
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 American romantic comedy drama directed by Darren Grant and written by Tyler Perry. The story follows Helen, a devoted wife of an attorney named Charles, who is unexpectedly divorced and kicked out of her home on their eighteenth wedding anniversary. After finding her belongings packed in a U-Haul, Helen moves in with her grandmother, Madea, who helps her rediscover the importance of life.
As the first entry in the Madea film franchise, the movie marks Tyler Perry's feature film debut and was inspired by his play of the same name. The film explores themes of healing through time and faith, blending elements of drama, romance, and comedy over its 1 hour and 57 minute runtime.
Should you watch it?
“A devoted wife's life is upended when her husband divorces her on their eighteenth wedding anniversary.”
- Marks the feature film debut of writer Tyler Perry
- Serves as the first entry in the Madea film franchise
- Features a blend of drama, romance, and comedy
- The film is rated PG-13
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of the Madea film franchise.
The film is a PG-13 romantic comedy drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
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What genre is this film?
The film is categorized as a drama, romance, and comedy.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the first entry in the Madea film franchise.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the age rating?
The movie is rated PG-13.
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