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| '''''Madea's Family Reunion''''' is a ] of a ] written by ] and ] to '']''. It was written and directed by Perry and features him playing several characters, including ]. It was released on ], ]. | |||
| ==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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| After her sister's funeral, Madea hosts a ] in her backyard. She is getting acquainted with her 'high' granddaughter, a granddaughter and future grandson-in-law, and her know-it-all cousin. | |||
| ==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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| ==Box Office== | ==Box Office== | ||
| *Budget: $6 million | *Budget: $6 million | ||
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*Total Gross: $49.0 million as of March 7, 2006 | ||
| The film grossed $30 million in its opening weekend, 38 percent higher than the original ''Diary'' and the second highest opening for the ] studio ]. For both ''Diary'' and ''Madea'', Lions Gate marketed directly to faith-based audiences and both opened at number one, despite playing in fewer theaters than most ] studio films. Exit polls showed that 52% of the audience were black women over the age of 35. | The film grossed $30 million in its opening weekend, 38 percent higher than the original ''Diary'' and the second highest opening for the ] studio ]. For both ''Diary'' and ''Madea'', Lions Gate marketed directly to faith-based audiences and both opened at number one, despite playing in fewer theaters than most ] studio films. Exit polls showed that 52% of the audience were black women over the age of 35. | ||
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Madea's Family Reunion is a film adaptation of a play written by Tyler Perry and sequel to Diary of a Mad Black Woman. It was written and directed by Perry and features him playing several characters, including Madea. It was released on February 24, 2006.
Plot
Template:Spoiler After her sister's funeral, Madea hosts a family reunion in her backyard. She is getting acquainted with her 'high' granddaughter, a granddaughter and future grandson-in-law, and her know-it-all cousin.
Cast
- Georgia Allen .... Ruby
- China Anderson .... Nima
- Gabrielle Anderson .... Youth
- Lisa Arrindell Anderson .... Vanessa
- Maya Angelou .... May
- Vic Aviles .... Hotel Guest
- Rochelle Aytes .... Lisa
- Steve Coulter .... Maitre D
- Brian F. Durkin .... Gene Barrelson
- Mablean Ephriam .... Judge Ephriam
- Shannon Eubanks .... Secretary
- Ryan Gentles .... Stripper Policeman
- Michelle Griffin .... Carlos' Woman Friend
- Akhil Jackson .... Jonathan
- Enoch King .... Hykeem
- Boris Kodjoe .... Frankie
- Leon Lamar .... Grover
- John Lawhorn .... Uncle Pete
- Jenifer Lewis .... Milay Jenay Lori
- Susanna Lewis .... Bride (extra)
- Tangi Miller .... Donna
- Alonzo Millsap .... Tre
- Afemo Omilami .... Isaac Sr.
- Elizabeth Omilami .... Aunt Clara (as Elisabeth Omilami)
- Keke Palmer .... Nikki
- Cedric Pendleton .... Carlos' Man Friend
- Tyler Perry .... Madea/Joe/Brian
- Ginnie Randall .... Miss Samuel
- Richard Reed .... Bailiff #1
- Tre Rogers .... Young Man at Reunion
- Jennifer Sears .... Female at Reunion
- Henry Simmons .... Issac
- Cicely Tyson .... Myrtle
- Blair Underwood .... Carlos
- Lynn Whitfield .... Victoria
- China Anne McClain .... Youth (uncredited)
- John Fitzgerald Page .... Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Steve Warren .... Lawyer (uncredited)
Box Office
- Budget: $6 million
- Total Gross: $49.0 million as of March 7, 2006
The film grossed $30 million in its opening weekend, 38 percent higher than the original Diary and the second highest opening for the independent studio Lions Gate Films. For both Diary and Madea, Lions Gate marketed directly to faith-based audiences and both opened at number one, despite playing in fewer theaters than most Big Six studio films. Exit polls showed that 52% of the audience were black women over the age of 35.