In 2005, Tyler Perry took his popular comedy character, Madea to the big screen, via the romantic comedy-drama, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. The film proved popular with audiences and led to a series of sequels, spin-offs, and associated follow-ups, with Madea appearing regularly throughout the series – mostly as the main character.
Over time an ever-expanding collection of movies have been produced, including an animated tale and a crossover with the Mrs. Brown’s Boys comedy series. But how many Madea movies are there and what is the best viewing order?
For all the answers and more, keep reading. Below you will find a guide to all the films in the Madea movie series.
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The Madea movies in order
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
First up is Diary of a Mad Black Woman, a romantic comedy-drama inspired by the play of the same name. The movie tells the story of Helen Simmons-McCarter – a woman who is thrown out of her house by her husband (on their 18th wedding anniversary no less), and moves in with her grandmother, Madea. (116 mins)
Madea’s Family Reunion (2006)
Up next is the 2006 comedy-drama, Madea’s Family Reunion. This film focuses on a forthcoming family reunion, which Madea is preparing for, while dealing with all the drama that surrounds it. (109 mins)
Meet the Browns (2008)
In this third movie, Madea only appears in a cameo role. The movie – Meet the Browns – instead focuses on Brenda Brown-Davis, a struggling single mother from Chicago, who takes her children to Georgia to attend her long-lost father’s funeral. (108 mins)
Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
Back to a full Madea story now with the 2009 comedy-drama, Madea Goes to Jail, and in this film Madea is sent to prison after she is unable to control her anger. Here she befriends a young prostitute. (103 mins)
I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
In I Can Do Bad All by Myself, an alcoholic lounge singer is persuaded to take custody of her niece and nephews by Madea. (113 mins)
Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)
Up next is Madea’s Big Happy Family, a comedy-drama in which Madea discovers her niece is dying from cancer. Shocked by the news, she gathers together her niece’s children and their family to help them deal with the situation. (106 mins)
Madea’s Witness Protection (2012)
In this next movie, Madea’s Witness Protection, Madea hosts a family who are under the witness protection program. Chaos ensues. (114 mins)
A Madea Christmas (2013)
In A Madea Christmas, Madea travels to the fictional town of Bucktussle, Alabama with her great-niece, to spend Christmas together. Meanwhile, a newly-constructed dam threatens the town. (100 mins)
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love (2015)
A change of appearance for this next entry, as the Madea movie series become a bit more cartoonish with the animated comedy, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love. In this animated film, Madea is sentenced to community service at a youth centre. (64 mins)
Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
In Boo! A Madea Halloween, Madea is tasked with watching over her young relation, Tiffany as she handles various horrors. (103 mins)
Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017)
In Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, Madea is off to retrieve a now 18-year-old Tiffany from a lake which is said to be a hotspot for a serial killer. (101 mins)
A Madea Family Funeral (2019)
Onto this next entry, A Madea Family Funeral, in which Madea and her friends must organise an unexpected funeral during a family get-together. (109 mins)
A Madea Homecoming (2022)
In A Madea Homecoming, Madea gets involved with her great-grandson’s college graduation party. This film is a crossover with the popular Irish sitcom, Mrs. Brown’s Boys. (105 mins)
Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025)
There are wedding bells in the air for this next offering, Madea’s Destination Wedding. (104 mins)
Joe’s College Road Trip (2026)
In the comedy, Joe’s College Road Trip, Madea’s brother Joe accompanies his grandson, B.J. on a college road trip.
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The Madea movies in order
To date, there are fifteen entries in the Madea movie series. The Madea films are as follows:
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
- Madea’s Family Reunion (2006)
- Meet the Browns (2008)
- Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
- I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
- Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)
- Madea’s Witness Protection (2012)
- A Madea Christmas (2013)
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love (2015)
- Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
- Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017)
- A Madea Family Funeral (2019)
- A Madea Homecoming (2022)
- Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025)
- Joe’s College Road Trip (2026)
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Who are the cast of the Madea movies and are the films the work of the same director?
Notable cast members in the Madea movie series include Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, Kimberly Elise, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Viola Davis, Sofía Vergara, Taraji P. Henson, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis Patton, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Doris Roberts, Denise Richards, Eugene Levy, Tom Arnold, Mike Tyson, Brendan O’Carroll, and Jennifer Gibney.
In terms of the directors, the Madea films are the work of the following:
- Darren Grant directed Diary of a Mad Black Woman
- Frank Marino directed the animated movie Madea’s Tough Love
- Tyler Perry directed Madea’s Family Reunion, Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, Madea’s Big Happy Family, Madea’s Witness Protection, A Madea Christmas, Boo! A Madea Halloween, Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, A Madea Family Funeral, A Madea Homecoming, Madea’s Destination Wedding, and Joe’s College Road Trip
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What is the best Madea movie?
According to IMDb, the Madea movies are rated as follows:
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) – 5.7/10
- Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) – 5.3/10
- Meet the Browns (2008) – 4.6/10
- Madea Goes to Jail (2009) – 4.6/10
- I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009) – 4.8/10
- Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011) – 4.9/10
- Madea’s Witness Protection (2012) – 5.0/10
- A Madea Christmas (2013) – 5.1/10
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love (2015) – 5.1/10
- Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) – 4.7/10
- Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017) – 4.0/10
- A Madea Family Funeral (2019) – 4.7/10
- A Madea Homecoming (2022) – 5.7/10
- Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025) – Not Yet Rated
- Joe’s College Road Trip (2026) – Not Yet Rated
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