
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Rating: 6.5/10
Duration: 116 min
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance,
Director(s): Darren Grant,
Description:
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
Cast
- Shemar Moore as Orlando
- Kimberly Elise as Helen McCarter
- Steve Harris as Charles McCarter
- Cicely Tyson as Myrtle
- Tyler Perry as Madea / Brian / Joe
- Tamara Taylor as Debrah
- Lisa Marcos as Brenda
- Terrell Carter as Reverend Carter
- Carol Mitchell-Leon as Mildred
- Avery Knight as BJ
- Vickie Eng as Christina
- Tiffany Evans as Tiffany
- Gary Anthony Sturgis as Jamison
- Bart Hansard as Guard
- Chandra Currelley-Young as Chandra