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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
15K
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Tyler Perry in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A couple's seemingly solid marriage begins to crumble when the wife discovers that her husband intends to divorce her.A couple's seemingly solid marriage begins to crumble when the wife discovers that her husband intends to divorce her.A couple's seemingly solid marriage begins to crumble when the wife discovers that her husband intends to divorce her.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Darren Grant
  • Writer
    • Tyler Perry(play)
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Elise
    • Steve Harris
    • Tyler Perry
Top credits
  • Director
    • Darren Grant
  • Writer
    • Tyler Perry(play)
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Elise
    • Steve Harris
    • Tyler Perry
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 214User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 13 nominations

    Videos3

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    Photos34

    Tyler Perry in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Steve Harris and Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Kimberly Elise and Tyler Perry in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Steve Harris and Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Kimberly Elise and Tyler Perry in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Shemar Moore and Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Cicely Tyson and Kimberly Elise in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
    Tyler Perry in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
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    Top cast

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    Kimberly Elise
    Kimberly Elise
    • Helenas Helen
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Charlesas Charles
    Tyler Perry
    Tyler Perry
    • Madeaas Madea…
    Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson
    • Myrtleas Myrtle
    Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore
    • Orlandoas Orlando
    Lisa Marcos
    Lisa Marcos
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Tamara Taylor
    Tamara Taylor
    • Debrahas Debrah
    Terrell Carter
    Terrell Carter
    • Reverend Carteras Reverend Carter
    Carol Mitchell-Leon
    • Mildredas Mildred
    Avery Knight
    Avery Knight
    • BJas BJ
    Vickie Eng
    Vickie Eng
    • Christinaas Christina
    Tiffany Evans
    Tiffany Evans
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Gary Anthony Sturgis
    Gary Anthony Sturgis
    • Jamisonas Jamison
    • (as Gary Sturgis)
    Bart Hansard
    Bart Hansard
    • Guardas Guard
    Chandra Currelley-Young
    Chandra Currelley-Young
    • Chandraas Chandra
    Sho Dixon
    • Childas Child
    Tamela J. Mann
    Tamela J. Mann
    • Coraas Cora
    • (as Tamela Mann)
    Ric Reitz
    Ric Reitz
    • D.Aas D.A
    • Director
      • Darren Grant
    • Writer
      • Tyler Perry(play)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Charles' home is the actual home of producer Tyler Perry.
    • Goofs
      Helen throws water in Orlando's face, his shirt is wet just a little. In the next scene Orlando is using a rag to dry off and his shirt is completely wet.
    • Quotes

      Helen: Orlando, what's going...

      Orlando: I know you don't believe in fairy tales. But, if you did, I'd want to be your knight in shining armor. You've been through so much. I don't want to see you hurt anymore. Now I may not be able to give you all that your used to. But I do know I can love you past your pain. I don't want you to worry about anything. You just wake up in the morning, that's all you have to do and I'll take it from there. There's one condition. You have to be my wife.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Diary' (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      I Wanna Swing
      Performed by Cheryl Pepsii Riley (as Cheryl Pepsi Riley)

      Written by Tyler Perry / Ronnie Garrett / Earl Fleming

      Produced by Tyler Perry and Ronnie Garrett

      Courtesy of The Tyler Perry Company

    User reviews214

    Review
    Top review
    Forgive him, then forgive yourself
    I must say that I've been following Tyler Perry's career for years now and he's finally brought his story to 1500 movie theaters for everyone to get a glimpse of his beloved character Madea. For those who have never heard of him or the infamous Madea, you'll have your turn today.

    Kimberly Elise's role was presented with such a regal, dignified demeanor. Although she was distraught and destitute, she still kept up her appearances of having and keeping it together, making way for a positive new life while finding herself and new love.

    Steve Harris's role made it easy for you to harbor hatred towards him. Tyler Perry couldn't have picked a better actor to portray such a wicked character. What I also loved is that you eventually grew a tolerance and understanding of his role as well and learned to forgive him, then yourself, as Ms. Elise's role learned to do.

    If you'd like to catch up on Tyler Perry's character Madea, please purchase the plays that are provided via DVD and VHS. All of them are a definite treat. It will definitely help you to understand the phenomenon!
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    • lenise1973
    • Feb 28, 2005

    FAQ7

    • What is 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' about?
    • Is "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" based on a novel?
    • I see Judge Mablean listed in the credits. What role does she play?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman
    • Filming locations
      • 1197 Avon Avenue SW, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • BET Pictures
      • Diary of a Woman Inc.
      • Diary of a Woman Productions Inc.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,633,099
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,905,089
      • Feb 27, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,652,203
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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