Madea Goes to Jail (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Madea Goes to Jail is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Tyler Perry, running about 103 minutes. “Something big is coming to the big house.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
Who’s in it. Madea Goes to Jail stars Tyler Perry as Madea / Joe / Brian, Derek Luke as Joshua Hardaway, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Candace "Candy" Washington and Ion Overman as Linda Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Madea Goes to Jail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $90.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Goes to Jail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madea Goes to Jail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madea Goes to Jail (2009)?
- In US, Madea Goes to Jail is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and Starz Apple TV 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 Goes to Jail worth watching?
- Madea Goes to Jail holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madea Goes to Jail?
- Madea Goes to Jail stars Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman and Sofía Vergara.
- When was Madea Goes to Jail released?
- Madea Goes to Jail was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.