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Madea's Big Happy Family
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Madea's Big Happy Family

2011-04-22 · 106 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Drama

When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.

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Directors
Tyler Perry
Production companies
Lions Gate Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 54,161,287

Top Cast

Tyler PerryTyler PerryMadea / Joe / Self
Loretta DevineLoretta DevineShirley
Shad MossShad MossByron
Cassi DavisCassi DavisAunt Bam
Shannon KaneShannon KaneKimberly
Lauren LondonLauren LondonRenee
Rodney PerryRodney PerryHarold
Teyana TaylorTeyana TaylorSabrina
Isaiah MustafaIsaiah MustafaCalvin
David MannDavid MannBrown
Philip Anthony-RodriguezPhilip Anthony-RodriguezDr. Evans
Natalie Desselle-ReidNatalie Desselle-ReidTammy
Tamela MannTamela MannCora
Steven Wash Jr.Steven Wash Jr.H.J.
Stephen CaudillStephen CaudillPoliceman
Maury PovichMaury PovichSelf
Chandra Currelley-YoungChandra Currelley-YoungSister Laura
Palmer Williams Jr.Palmer Williams Jr.Manager
Yakini HornWorker
Cindy L. JeffersonCindy L. JeffersonNanny

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