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Tyler Perry's Temptation (2013): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Tyler Perry's Temptation is a 2013 drama directed by Tyler Perry, starring Jurnee Smollett, Lance Gross and Vanessa Williams. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

IMDb rating
5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
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Tyler Perry's Temptation (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Tyler Perry
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tyler Perry's Temptation About?

The premise of Tyler Perry's Temptation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Judith finds her marriage to Brice growing distant, leading her into a complex world of matchmaking dominated by wealth and appearances. The charming Harley ignites a forbidden attraction, jeopardizing her stability and career as a therapist. Torn between her vows and the intense allure of Harley, Judith must examine her desires and the potential consequences of succumbing to temptation.

Tyler Perry's Temptation Themes & Keywords

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  • sex in a bathtub
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • cheating wife
  • sex
  • adultery
  • temptation
  • traditional marriage
  • praying
  • prayer
  • character says i love you
  • crying man
  • glasses
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  • fake accent
  • shopping montage
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  • ex girlfriend
  • bible quote
  • convertible
  • reference to the bible
  • cautionary tale
  • drunkenness
  • crying woman
  • washington d.c.
  • throwing food
  • muscular
  • gender roles
  • sex scene
  • cell phone
  • shoes
  • dating service
  • matchmaking
  • matchmaker
  • therapist
  • african american woman
  • african american man
  • washing dishes
  • zealot
  • pharmacist
  • pharmacy
  • rich man
  • religious
  • thrown through a window
  • birthday
  • infidelity
  • male in a shower
  • abuse
  • private plane
  • airplane
  • boxer shorts
  • male underwear
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Cast & crew

Tyler Perry's Temptation Cast

Jurnee Smollett leads the cast, with Lance Gross and Vanessa Williams. Directed by Tyler Perry; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Tyler Perry's Temptation

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From the director

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.

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Ratings

Tyler Perry's Temptation Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tyler Perry's Temptation 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

Plot

Tyler Perry's Temptation Plot Summary

What happens in Tyler Perry's Temptation 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

The film begins in a dreary office where a marriage counselor is attempting to mediate a couple’s issues. After a heated argument, the husband storms out, leading the counselor to observe a noticeable shift in the wife’s demeanor. She suggests that it’s clear the wife has encountered someone new, and offers to share a poignant tale about her sister, Judith.

Full summary

The whole story of Tyler Perry's Temptation, scene by scene

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Quiz

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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 role does Judith have in her professional life?

Details

Tyler Perry's Temptation Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Marriage Counselor” and “婚姻顾问”.

Also known as
  • The Marriage Counselor
  • 婚姻顾问
  • Семейный консультант
  • Zakazane pragnienia
  • Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
  • Tentation : Confessions d'une femme mariée
  • Relação em Risco
  • Изповедите на брачния съветник
  • 婚姻顧問
  • Tyler Perry: Bir Evlilik Danışmanının İtirafları
  • Tentación: Confesiones de un consejero matrimonial
  • 타일러 페리스 템테이션
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  • La tentazione di Tyler Perry: Confessioni di un consulente matrimoniale
  • タイラー・ペリーのテンプテーション 結婚カウンセラーの告白

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FAQ

Tyler Perry's Temptation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tyler Perry's Temptation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tyler Perry's Temptation?

Tyler Perry's Temptation runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Tyler Perry's Temptation released?

Tyler Perry's Temptation was released on March 29, 2013.

Who directed Tyler Perry's Temptation?

Tyler Perry's Temptation was directed by Tyler Perry.

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Who is in the cast of Tyler Perry's Temptation?

Tyler Perry's Temptation stars Jurnee Smollett, Lance Gross and Vanessa Williams, among 6 credited actors.

How is Tyler Perry's Temptation rated?

Tyler Perry's Temptation has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 2.2/5 on Letterboxd and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Tyler Perry's Temptation have a post-credit scene?

No. Tyler Perry's Temptation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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