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Where to watch Madea Goes to Jail (2009) tonight

Madea Goes to Jail (2009) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 219 TMDB members. After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released
February 20, 2009
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 219 votes
Director
Tyler Perry
Starring
Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Madea Goes to Jail?
Madea Goes to Jail is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Madea Goes to Jail rated?
Madea Goes to Jail is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Madea Goes to Jail a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Madea Goes to Jail?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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