Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005 · 117 MIN · IMDB 5.7 · 16,397 VOTES · DIR. Darren Grant

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Overview

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,814 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:25 March 11.
00:06:55 It was nice to meet you.
00:11:32 Now, you better get up out of here...
00:16:56 You didn't come by yesterday.
00:20:34 You can get it from his checking account voluntarily...
00:25:17 You'll just go?
00:29:02 property or cash. But as for you, Madea...
00:32:34 Big Brian, what's up, man?
00:35:56 Come on, young man. Come on.
00:40:02 And an apartment.
00:46:17 Dear diary, every day I wake up...
00:49:58 Even though we're still battling Charles in court...
00:55:22 Are you willing
01:00:47 Leave? I don't have nowhere to go.
01:06:22 Dear diary...
01:12:04 Hurry! We need an ambulance, please!
01:18:19 OK.
01:23:11 Your kids...
01:30:01 You're a good woman, and you deserve me.
01:33:10 that God could take care of folks far better than you can.
01:36:14 Stop! That's Mom!
01:43:18 Our lives and souls today
01:48:33 Come on, Ike Turner. Go on out there and get her.
01:53:42 Reach over. Here we go.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,814
Dialogue density15.5 lines / min
First line00:01:25
Final line01:53:42

Production Record

DirectorDarren Grant
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,500,000
Revenue$50,652,203
IMDb votes16,397