Meet the Browns (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Meet the Browns is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tyler Perry, running about 100 minutes. “Check your baggage at the door.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single mother living in inner city Chicago, Brenda has been struggling for years to make ends meet and keep her three kids off the street. When she's laid off with no warning, she starts losing hope for the first time - until a letter arrives announcing the death of a father she's never met. Desperate for any kind of help, Brenda takes her family to Georgia for the funeral, but nothing could have prepared her for the Browns, her father's fun-loving, crass Southern clan. In a small-town world full of long afternoons and country fairs, Brenda struggles to get to know the family she never knew existed...and finds a brand new romance that just might change her life.
Who’s in it. Meet the Browns stars Tyler Perry as Madea, David Mann as Leroy Brown, Tamela Mann as Cora Brown and Angela Bassett as Brenda Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Meet the Browns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 Meet the Browns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Browns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Browns (2008)?
- In US, Meet the Browns is available to stream on 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 Meet the Browns worth watching?
- Meet the Browns holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Meet the Browns?
- Meet the Browns stars Tyler Perry, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Angela Bassett and Lance Gross.
- When was Meet the Browns released?
- Meet the Browns was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.