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Madea's Family Reunion

Seen it?

2006 | 109 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 11 times its budget, but middling reviews (26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dirty Dancing, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Southern matriarch Madea has a lot on her plate. Her nieces, Vanessa and Lisa, have relationship troubles - Vanessa moves into Madea's house with her 2 young children and Lisa is engaged to a controlling man that her mother set her up with. In addition, Madea has just been court-ordered to become the guardian of Nikki, a rebellious runaway teenager. Madea must keep the peace and her family together while simultaneously planning her clan's reunion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $63 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 144K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tyler Perry

  • Tyler PerryMadea / Brian / Joe
  • Rochelle AytesLisa
  • Lisa ArrindellVanessa
  • Lynn WhitfieldVictoria
  • Blair UnderwoodCarlos
  • Boris KodjoeFrankie
  • Keke PalmerNikki
  • Cicely TysonMyrtle
  • Maya AngelouMay
  • Jenifer LewisMilay Jenay Lori