• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2005-02-25
  • Runtime116 minutes
  • TaglineTime heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
  • Revenue50,652,203$
  • GenreDrama, Romance, Comedy
  • Production
    CompaniesDiary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions
  • Budget5,500,000$

Movie 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.

Casts

Kimberly Elise

Steve Harris

Tyler Perry

Shemar Moore

Lisa Marcos

Tamara Taylor

Cicely Tyson

Terrell Carter

Vickie Eng

Tiffany Evans

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Bart Hansard

Chandra Currelley-Young

Tamela Mann

Ric Reitz

Mike Pniewski

Wilbur Fitzgerald

L. Warren Young

Mablean Ephriam

Tony Vaughn

E. Roger Mitchell

Cedric Pendleton

Syr Law

Christian Keyes