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Where to watch Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) tonight

Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 171 TMDB members. When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.

Runtime
1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Released
April 22, 2011
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 171 votes
Director
Tyler Perry
Starring
Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad Moss, Cassi Davis
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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

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How long is Madea's Big Happy Family?
Madea's Big Happy Family is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Madea's Big Happy Family rated?
Madea's Big Happy Family is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Madea's Big Happy Family a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Madea's Big Happy Family?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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