Good Deeds (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Good Deeds is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Tyler Perry, starring Gabrielle Union and Thandiwe Newton. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $35.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Good Deeds About?
The premise of Good Deeds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wesley Deeds is a successful but cautious businessman whose life is disrupted by a chance encounter with Lindsey, a vibrant single mother. Inspired by her, he begins to question his carefully constructed routine and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking a more authentic and fulfilling existence. He learns the value of compassion and embraces unexpected change.
Good Deeds Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- ticket
- airport
- single mother
- daughter
- car
- bridal shop
- lunch
- breakfast
- car towed
- coworker coworker relationship
- best friend
- school
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- teacher
- pizza
- engagement party
- party
- fiance fiancee relationship
- mother
- businessman
- elevator
- motorcycle
- brother brother fight
- eviction
- brother brother relationship
- parking garage
- money under mattress
Good Deeds Cast
Gabrielle Union leads the cast, with Thandiwe Newton. Directed by Tyler Perry.
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Director Tyler Perry
More from Tyler Perry
More films directed by Tyler Perry, best-rated first: A Jazzman's Blues, For Colored Girls, Why Did I Get Married? and Acrimony.
Good Deeds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Good Deeds 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 4.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Good Deeds Plot Summary
What happens in Good Deeds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wesley Deeds, the diligent head of the family-run Deeds Corporation, begins his day as he dresses for work. His fiancée, Natalie, prepares breakfast, commenting on his predictable morning routine. Before heading to the office, Wesley picks up his younger brother, Walter, who is irritable and frustrated due to losing his driver’s license after multiple DUIs. They enjoy lunch together with their mother, the esteemed Wilimena Deeds. Later on, Wilimena meets Natalie, her mother, and Natalie’s closest friend at a bridal shop, where they encourage Natalie to contemplate her future with Wesley.
Full summary
The whole story of Good Deeds, scene by scene
Good Deeds Box Office
Good Deeds grossed $35.6 million worldwide. $35 million came from the US and Canada and $553,386 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$35.6M
- US & Canada
- $35M
- International
- $553.4K
Good Deeds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Good Deeds.
How Well Do You Know Good Deeds?
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 Wesley Deeds' fiancée?
Cars in Good Deeds
28 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2010 Porsche Panamera 970.
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1996 Chrysler Town & Country Important role -
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1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty Minor role -
Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Minor role
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Movies Like Good Deeds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. Deeds, Good and Good Dick.
Good Deeds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Good Deeds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Good Deeds?
Good Deeds runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Good Deeds released?
Good Deeds was released on February 24, 2012.
Who directed Good Deeds?
Good Deeds was directed by Tyler Perry.
More films by Tyler Perry Who is in the cast of Good Deeds?
Good Deeds stars Gabrielle Union and Thandiwe Newton.
How much did Good Deeds make at the box office?
Good Deeds grossed $35.6 million worldwide ($35 million domestic, $553,386 international).
How is Good Deeds rated?
Good Deeds has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Good Deeds have a post-credit scene?
No. Good Deeds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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