Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Darren Grant, starring Steve Harris, Kimberly Elise and Cicely Tyson. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $50.7 million worldwide on a $5.5 million budget. Critics gave it 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Darren Grant
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $5.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman About?
The premise of Diary of a Mad Black Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After 18 years of marriage, Helen is abruptly abandoned by her lawyer husband, Charles. Seeking comfort and guidance, she retreats to her eccentric grandmother Madea’s home. There, Helen begins to confront her painful past and find the strength to move forward, while also encountering Orlando, a warm and compassionate man who offers a new possibility for happiness amidst the upheaval.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telling someone to shut up
- 2000s
- mabel 'madea' simmons character
- husband
- crying
- female protagonist
- husband wife relationship
- lawyer shot by client
- infidelity
- drug addiction
- cheating husband
- actor playing multiple roles
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- based on play
- wife
- color in title
- six word title
- gun
- dark comedy
- romantic comedy
- diary
- f rated
- kiss
- state flag
- comic relief
- church
- african american
- paralysis
- hospital
- dating
- date
- drug addict
- mother daughter relationship
- lawyer
- house arrest
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- cross dressing
- wheelchair
- wedding ring
- vocal solo
- umbrella
- u haul truck
- thrown out of house
- smack upside the head
- revival
- red dress
- reconciliation
- rain
- playing cards
- physical therapy
- peeling an orange
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Cast
Steve Harris leads the cast, with Kimberly Elise and Cicely Tyson. Directed by Darren Grant.
- Director Darren Grant
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Diary of a Mad Black Woman 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 16% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Diary of a Mad Black Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charles McCarter, portrayed by Steve Harris, and his wife Helen, played by Kimberly Elise, are filled with excitement as they arrive at an awards banquet where Charles is set to be honored for being the most outstanding lawyer in Atlanta. You might assume that they are at the peak of their happiness, especially as they prepare to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary. However, their joy is short-lived when Helen returns home to discover her belongings crammed into a U-Haul parked in the driveway. As if that weren’t shocking enough, Helen sees a cache of new designer clothes hanging in the closet, leading her to believe that this is the surprise Charles had planned.
Full summary
The whole story of Diary of a Mad Black Woman, scene by scene
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Box Office & Budget
Diary of a Mad Black Woman grossed $50.7 million worldwide on a $5.5 million budget, 9.2 times what it cost. $50.6 million came from the US and Canada and $19,104 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$50.7M
9.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50.6M
- International
- $19.1K
- Budget
- $5.5M
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
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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What life-altering event does Helen experience at the awards gala?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Madea, grand-mère justicière” and “Das Ver-Rückte Tagbuch”.
- Also known as
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- Madea, grand-mère justicière
- Das Ver-Rückte Tagbuch
- Das verrueckte Tagbuch
- Diário de uma Louca
- Das verrückte Tagbuch
- Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Movie
- Amori e Sparatorie
- Das verrückte Tagebuch
- Deník šílené manželky
- Z pamiętnika wściekłej żony
- Дневник безумной черной женщины
- Το Ημερολόγιο μιας Απατημένης Συζύγου
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- Egy dühös asszony naplója
- Diario de una chiflada
- יומנה של אישה שחורה משוגעת
- Дневникът на една луда черна жена
- 一个疯黑婆子的日记
- 돌싱녀의 서바이벌 다이어리
- Щоденник божевільної чорної жінки
- Jurnalul unei femei negre nebune
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Diary of a Mad Black Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Diary of a Mad Black Woman released?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman was released on February 25, 2005.
Who directed Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman was directed by Darren Grant.
More films by Darren Grant Who is in the cast of Diary of a Mad Black Woman?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman stars Steve Harris, Kimberly Elise and Cicely Tyson.
How much did Diary of a Mad Black Woman make at the box office?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman grossed $50.7 million worldwide ($50.6 million domestic, $19,104 international) on a budget of $5.5 million.
How is Diary of a Mad Black Woman rated?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Diary of a Mad Black Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Diary of a Mad Black Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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