Movie

Welfare Checks

“He don't want your honey, he just want your money.”

20081h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Ernest J. Johnson
Release date: 2008-01-01
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: EN
Budget: $100,000
Status: Released
Studio: Praying Mothers Production

About Welfare Checks

Welfare Checks is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ernest J. Johnson, starring Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones and Chimere Polk. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Welfare Checks in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!

Cast

Dana Tipton

Joyce

Alberta Jones

Mama Lottie

Chimere Polk

Joann

Electra Davis

Crystal

Anthony M. Bertram

Ace

Gerald Webb

Charles

Robert L. Avery

Mike

Hidekun Hah

Sho Hung

Trae Ireland

Paul

Darryl McKeller

Mocha

Deja Lewis Smith

Shantral

Kenneth Glover

Tyrone

Themes & keywords

familywelfaresisterhoodsugar mama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Welfare Checks in Mexico?+

Welfare Checks is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Welfare Checks on Netflix?+

Welfare Checks is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Welfare Checks?+

Welfare Checks has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Welfare Checks?+

Welfare Checks stars Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones, Chimere Polk, Electra Davis and Anthony M. Bertram.

When did Welfare Checks come out?+

Welfare Checks is a 2008 movie directed by Ernest J. Johnson.

What genre is Welfare Checks?+

Welfare Checks is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Welfare Checks?+

Welfare Checks was directed by Ernest J. Johnson.