Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Directed by Darren Grant

Produced by Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films

2005117 min6.5 / 10

A heartfelt drama about betrayal and recovery that balances genuine pain with humor and faith, centered on a woman's journey from humiliation to self-discovery with her grandmother's tough love.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.

  • Does Diary of a Mad Black Woman end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Diary of a Mad Black Woman violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity93

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Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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