Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. The character is a tough elderly black woman. Madea has appeared in several plays directed by, written by, and starring Tyler Perry, later appearing in films based on those plays.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman

PG-131h 57m5.7

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A couple's seemingly solid marriage begins to crumble when the wife discovers that her husband intends to divorce her.

Madea's Family Reunion

PG-131h 47m5.3

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While planning her family reunion, a pistol-packing grandma must contend with the other dramas on her plate, including the runaway who has been placed under her care, and her love-troubled nieces.

Meet the Browns

PG-131h 40m4.5

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A single mom takes her family to Georgia for the funeral of her father--a man she never met--and she and her clan meet the crass, fun-loving Brown family.

Madea Goes to Jail

PG-131h 43m4.6

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Mischievous grandma Madea lands in jail, where she meets a variety of mixed-up characters.

I Can Do Bad All by Myself

PG-131h 53m4.7

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When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands.

Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family

PG-131h 46m4.8

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Madea, a colorful and hilarious matriarch, attempts to gather her feuding family for a family dinner to discuss the health of her niece Shirley.

Madea's Witness Protection

PG-131h 55m5

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In this comedy, a high-stakes investment banker is forced to leave his luxurious life behind and relocate to his aunt's humble southern home with his family, all while navigating a complex web of deceit and financial schemes.

Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas

PG-131h 40m5.1

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Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on a rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.

Boo! A Madea Halloween

PG-131h 43m4.7

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Madea faces a terrifying Halloween, battling a multitude of monsters and supernatural entities while keeping a close eye on her rambunctious teenage great-niece.

Boo 2! A Madea Halloween

PG-131h 43m4

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In this spine-tingling adventure, Madea, Bam, and Hattie embark on a terrifying journey to a haunted campground, where they must fight for survival against a legion of supernatural terrors, including monstrous creatures, mischievous goblins, and the infamous boogeyman.

Tyler Perry's a Madea Family Funeral

PG-131h 44m4.7

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A joyous family gathering turns into a chaotic and comedic disaster when Madea and her entourage head to rural Georgia to plan a funeral, which may reveal dark family secrets.

Madea's Tough Love

PG1h 4m5.1

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In this animated comedy, Madea brings her signature blend of wit and warmth to the big screen, revealing a softer side beneath her tough exterior.

Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming

R1h 45m5.7

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Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral is a comedy that takes place at the graduation celebration of Madea's great-grandson, where family drama unfolds and Madea is determined to put an end to the chaos.

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