Madea Goes to Jail is a 2009 comedy-drama film that follows Madea after a traffic chase and anger issues land her in jail, where she ends up protecting and befriending another woman inside.

Quick Scoop

  • Title: Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail.
  • Release: 2009, PG-13, runtime 1h 43m.
  • Plot: Madea gets arrested after a chase, then navigates jail life while helping Candace, a troubled young woman.

Where to watch

It is available on Netflix and is also listed on Apple TV and other rental/streaming services.

TL;DR

It’s basically a Tyler Perry prison comedy: Madea ends up behind bars, brings her usual chaos, and turns the jail setting into a mix of humor and heart.