Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail movie storyline. The Lionsgate comedy centers on Madea (Tyler Perry), whose penchant for trouble-making lands her behind bars. She comes to the rescue of Candy (Keshia Knight Pulliam), a fellow inmate preyed upon by a large woman named Big Sal. At long last, Madea returns to the big screen in “Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail.” This time America’s favorite irreverent, pistol-packin’ grandmomma is raising hell behind bars and lobbying for her freedom… Hallelujer!
After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea (Tyler Perry) in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe (Tyler Perry) couldn’t be happier at Madea’s misfortune. But Madea’s eccentric family members the Browns (David and Tamala Mann) rally behind her, lending their special “country” brand of support.
Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway (Derek Luke) is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle – defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington (Keisha Knight Pulliam) – and asks his fiancée and fellow ADA Linda Holmes (Ion Overman) to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a “motherly” way as only Madea can.
Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Starring: Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Salli Richardson, Viola Davis, Sofia Vergara, Aisha Hinds, Robin Coleman, Benjamín Benítez, Karan Kendrick
Screenplay by: Tyler Perry
Cinematography by: Alexander Gruszynski
Film Editing by: Maysie Hoy
Costume Design by: Keith G. Lewis
Set Decoration by: Lance Totten
Art Direction by: Mark Erbaugh, Roswell Hamrick
Music by: Aaron Zigman
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material, drug content, some violence and sexual situations.
Distributed by: Lionsgate Films
Release Date: February 20, 2009
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