Madea's Witness Protection
“Believe it or not, they know too much.”
Synopsis
For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer #3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-01
Top Cast
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Tyler Perry
Madea / Joe / Brian
Eugene Levy
George Needleman
Denise Richards
Kate Needleman
Romeo
Jake
Doris Roberts
Barbara
Tom Arnold
Walter
John Amos
Pastor Nelson
Devan Leos
Howie
Danielle Campbell
Cindy
Marla Gibbs
Hattie
Nelson Bonilla
Agent Mulligan
Frank Brennan
Jack Goldberg
Charlie Sheen
Self
Eaddy Mays
Agent Thomas
Jeff Joslin
Lucas
Shane Partlow
FBI Agent
Meg Gillentine
Flight Attendant
Shayne Anderson
TSA Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$66.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.34x
+$46.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Perry
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Madea's Witness Protection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $66.9M
- Production Studios
- Tyler Perry Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Aaron Zigman
Alexander Gruszynski
Maysie Hoy
Tyler Perry, Ozzie Areu, Paul Hall, John J. Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry
Producer
Tyler Perry
Screenplay
Ozzie Areu
Producer
Paul Hall
Producer
Eloise Crane Stammerjohn
Production Design
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madea's Witness Protection
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What is Madea's Witness Protection about?
For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
Who directed Madea's Witness Protection?
Madea's Witness Protection was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in Madea's Witness Protection?
The principal cast of Madea's Witness Protection includes Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, Denise Richards, Romeo, Doris Roberts.
When was Madea's Witness Protection released and how long is it?
Madea's Witness Protection was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Madea's Witness Protection?
Madea's Witness Protection had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $66.9M at the worldwide box office (3.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Madea's Witness Protection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madea's Witness Protection was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madea's Witness Protection?
Madea's Witness Protection holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).