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A Madea Family Funeral (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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A Madea Family Funeral is a 2019 comedy starring Ciera Payton as Silvia, David Otunga and Quin Walters. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $74.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Its Echo Score is 30/100.

worldwide gross
$74.7M
Echo Score
30
budget
$20M
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A Madea Family Funeral (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Madea Family Funeral About?

The premise of A Madea Family Funeral without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a family matriarch passes away, Madea and her crew embark on a trip to rural Georgia to plan a funeral. What begins as a celebration of life quickly turns chaotic as long-held family secrets are revealed, leading to hilarious and unexpected situations for everyone involved.

A Madea Family Funeral Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • funeral
  • mabel 'madea' simmons character
  • georgia usa
  • bloopers during credits
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

A Madea Family Funeral Cast & Characters

Ciera Payton leads the cast as Silvia, with David Otunga as Will and Quin Walters as Renee.

Also Starring in A Madea Family Funeral

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Ratings

A Madea Family Funeral Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in rewatch factor (45) and weakest in art & craft (28).

30 /100

A Madea Family Funeral Echo Score Breakdown

The film elicits predominantly negative reactions, with critics describing it as low‑budget, formulaic, and largely unfunny. While a minority note occasional laughs and familiar Perry antics, the majority highlight poor acting, predictable plot, and dated production values. The consensus suggests limited appeal beyond die‑hard fans, and the overall entertainment value is low. Consequently, the movie receives a modest echo score reflecting its overall shortcomings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 28

    In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, reviewers repeatedly cite an inexpensive, dated aesthetic that undermines the film’s polish. The cinematography is described as reminiscent of 1980s low‑budget productions, and editing receives no praise. Such comments indicate a weak technical foundation, resulting in a low art and craft rating.

  • Character & Emotion 38

    When assessing acting and character depth, most commentary highlights forced dialogue and subpar performances, labeling the portrayals as horrible and one‑dimensional. A few reviewers note occasional humor from Perry’s personas, yet the overall impression is that character development is minimal and emotional resonance is lacking, leading to a low character score.

  • Story & Flow 34

    In the realm of story and pacing, critics describe the plot as predictable, formulaic, and unrealistically exaggerated. Originality is absent, with jokes recycled from earlier entries, and narrative cohesion suffers from weak scripting. While some viewers enjoy the familiar family‑drama setup, the dominant view is that the storytelling fails to engage, resulting in a low score.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    Regarding sensory experience, the film offers little noteworthy sound design or musical impact, and visual style is described as dated and low‑budget. No reviewers commend the soundtrack or audio quality, and the overall aesthetic is viewed as generic. This lack of sensory distinction contributes to a modest rating for this aspect.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    When evaluating rewatch potential, opinions are split; a subset of fans finds the familiar jokes and Perry’s antics entertaining enough for repeat viewings, especially in a relaxed setting. However, the majority cite poor humor, predictable story, and low production quality as deterrents to watching again. Consequently, the film achieves a middling rewatch score.

Plot

A Madea Family Funeral Plot Summary

What happens in A Madea Family Funeral from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie opens with Ciera Payton as Sylvia, diligently preparing an anniversary celebration for her parents, with the help of her supportive husband David Otunga, her family’s friend Quin Walters, and her sister-in-law KJ Smith. During the preparations, Sylvia’s younger brother, Rome Flynn, joins everyone with exciting news—he’s engaged to Gia, played by Aeriél Miranda. This revelation sparks some tension, especially from Carol, who isn’t fond of Gia due to her past connection with Sylvia and Jessie’s brother AJ, yet Sylvia simply offers her congratulations, showcasing her gracious nature.

Full summary

The whole story of A Madea Family Funeral, scene by scene

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Box office

A Madea Family Funeral Box Office & Budget

A Madea Family Funeral grossed $74.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 3.7 times what it cost. $73.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (2%) from the rest of the world.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$74.7M

3.7× its budget

US & Canada
$73.3M
International
$1.5M
Budget
$20M
US & Canada 98% Rest of the world 2%
Videos

A Madea Family Funeral Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer #2
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Madea Family Funeral?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is organizing the anniversary party at the beginning of the movie?

Cars

Cars in A Madea Family Funeral

14 cars on screen, including the 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Funeral Coach.

All 14 cars
  • 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV in A Madea Family Funeral 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Main role
  • 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Funeral Coach in A Madea Family Funeral 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Funeral Coach Minor role
  • 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in A Madea Family Funeral 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Minor role
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in A Madea Family Funeral 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

A Madea Family Funeral Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral” and “Um Funeral em Família”.

Also known as
  • Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral
  • Um Funeral em Família
  • タイラー・ペリー マデアの家族葬
  • 어 마디아 패밀리 퓨너럴
  • Madea a rodinný pohřeb
  • Madea : Funérailles en famille, საოჯახო დაკრძალვა
  • 黑疯婆子的葬礼
  • Сімейні похорони Медеї
  • Мэдея на похоронах
  • Un Loco Funeral
  • Un loco funeral con Madea
  • Семейното погребение на Мадеа
+6 more
  • 梅迪亞的葬禮
  • הלוויה משפחתית
  • Un funerale di famiglia per Madea
  • Tyler Perry'den Madea Aile Cenazesi
  • Madea: Tang Lễ Gia Đình
  • อะ มาเดีย พิธีศพของครอบครัว

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FAQ

A Madea Family Funeral FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Madea Family Funeral, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Madea Family Funeral?

A Madea Family Funeral runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was A Madea Family Funeral released?

A Madea Family Funeral was released on March 1, 2019.

Who is in the cast of A Madea Family Funeral?

A Madea Family Funeral stars Ciera Payton as Silvia, David Otunga as Will and Quin Walters as Renee, among 49 credited actors.

How much did A Madea Family Funeral make at the box office?

A Madea Family Funeral grossed $74.7 million worldwide ($73.3 million domestic, $1.5 million international) on a budget of $20 million.

Does A Madea Family Funeral have a post-credit scene?

No. A Madea Family Funeral has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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