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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

“Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.”

★ 6.5(241)20051h 57m

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is available to rent or buy on Canal VOD in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Darren Grant
Release date: 2005-02-25
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $50,652,203
Budget: $5,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Diary of a Woman Inc.
Part of: Madea Collection

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About Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Darren Grant, starring Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris and Tyler Perry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 241 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe

Shemar Moore

Orlando

Lisa Marcos

Brenda

Tamara Taylor

Debrah

Cicely Tyson

Myrtle

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Mildred

Avery Knight

Vickie Eng

Christina

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany

Themes & keywords

new lovefaithforgivenesscrooked lawyerrevengedysfunctional marriagedomestic abusemistresschurchhumiliationextramarital affairheartbreakwedding anniversarydefense attorneymarital separation