Madea Goes to Jail
“Something big is coming to the big house.”
ComedyCrimeDrama
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.
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Expect a wild ride with Madea's signature blend of outrageous humor and surprising heart. It's a story about finding family in unexpected places and the messy, loud path toward redemption, all wrapped in Tyler Perry's unique brand of drama.
raucousheartfeltoutrageouscatharticsteadyTyler Perry melodramaurban comedyfaith-basedredemptionfamilyjusticesecond chances
prostitutejealousyjudgewomen's prisonsequelconflictcriminalprison sentenceinmateguiltassistant district attorneychildhood friendsprison fightengaged coupleassistanceblack cinemadrug addict
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