Good Deeds (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Good Deeds is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tyler Perry, running about 111 minutes. “Wesley Deeds is about to discover the person he was meant to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Who’s in it. Good Deeds stars Tyler Perry as Wesley Deeds, Phylicia Rashād as Wilimena Deeds, Thandiwe Newton as Lindsey and Brian J. White as Walter Deeds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Good Deeds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, 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 Good Deeds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Deeds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Deeds (2012)?
- In US, Good Deeds is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV 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 Good Deeds worth watching?
- Good Deeds holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Deeds?
- Good Deeds stars Tyler Perry, Phylicia Rashād, Thandiwe Newton, Brian J. White and Gabrielle Union.
- When was Good Deeds released?
- Good Deeds was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.