Meet the Browns 2008
“Check your baggage at the door.”
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Topic: Film "Meet the Browns" (2008). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 21, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Tyler Perry Studios
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,975,388
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Title: Meet the Browns
Year: 2008
Release Date: March 21, 2008 (US)
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance / American romantic comedy-drama
Runtime: 1h 41m
Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Lionsgate
Based on: Play of the same name by Tyler Perry
Context: Third film in the Madea cinematic universe
Director: Tyler Perry
Cast: Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Lance Gross
Plot:
Brenda is a single mother in inner-city Chicago.
She has three kids.
She struggles to make ends meet.
She is laid off without warning.
She receives a letter announcing the death of a father she never met.
She takes her family to Georgia for the
Should you watch it?
“A struggling Chicago mother travels to Georgia to meet her estranged father's eccentric, fun-loving Southern family.”
- Features a performance by Angela Bassett
- Explores themes of family reconciliation and new beginnings
- Combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance
- The tonal shifts between comedy and drama may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about family dynamics and fish-out-of-water narratives.
The film maintains a blend of comedic and dramatic tones with a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.
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Streaming availability varies by region and platform; please check your local digital service providers for current listings.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching if you are a fan of Tyler Perry's work or enjoy stories that blend comedy with heartfelt family drama.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, this film is the third entry in the Madea cinematic universe.
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