Comedy ·Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 2009 · 1h 42m

Madea Goes to Jail

Madea Goes to Jail poster
Director
Tyler Perry
Cast
Tyler Perry as Madea / Joe / Brian Derek Luke as Joshua Hardaway Keshia Knight Pulliam as Candace "Candy" Washington Ion Overman as Linda Davis Sofía Vergara as T.T. Vanessa Ferlito as Donna
Crew
Alexander Gruszynski — Director of Photography Maysie Hoy — Editor Aaron Zigman — Original Music Composer Tyler Perry — Writer Reuben Cannon — Producer Tyler Perry — Producer
Tagline

Something big is coming to the big house.

Synopsis

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, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.

Trailer Madea Goes to Jail — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
prostitutejealousyjudgewomen's prisonconflictcriminalprison sentenceinmateguiltassistant district attorneychildhood friendsprison fight
Key Collaborators
Tyler Perry Director Alexander Gruszynski Director of Photography Maysie Hoy Editor Aaron Zigman Original Music Composer Tyler Perry Writer Reuben Cannon Producer Tyler Perry Producer Ina Mayhew Production Design Keith G. Lewis Costume Design
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