Madea's Big Happy Family (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Madea's Big Happy Family is a comedy and drama film directed by Tyler Perry, running about 106 minutes. “Peace. Love. Harmony. Or else.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.
Who’s in it. Madea's Big Happy Family stars Tyler Perry as Madea / Joe / Self, Lauren London as Renee, Teyana Taylor as Sabrina and Shannon Kane as Kimberly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Madea's Big Happy Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madea's Big Happy Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madea's Big Happy Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madea's Big Happy Family (2011)?
- In US, Madea's Big Happy Family is available to stream on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madea's Big Happy Family worth watching?
- Madea's Big Happy Family holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madea's Big Happy Family?
- Madea's Big Happy Family stars Tyler Perry, Lauren London, Teyana Taylor, Shannon Kane and Isaiah Mustafa.
- When was Madea's Big Happy Family released?
- Madea's Big Happy Family was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.