Madea Goes to Jail
2009 · 1h 42m · Comedy, Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
Something big is coming to the big house.
After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
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Tyler Perry6.4Smart score
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