Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
Seen it?2017 | 141 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 15 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In trouble with the local authorities, Mabel Simmons, notoriously known as Madea, is on the run from the law. With no place to turn, she moves in with her friend Bam who is recovering from surgery. Unbeknownst to Bam however, Madea is only using the "concerned friend" gag as a way to hide out from the police.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$15 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tyler Perry
- Tyler PerryMadea
- Cassi DavisAunt Bam
- Tasha Page LockhartNetta
- Claudette OrtizOctober
- LaToya LondonLeah
- Tony HightowerReuben
- Dorsey LevensJacob
- Maurice LauchnerReverend
- David StewartNoah
- Rhonda DavisCherry