Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
“Business is like family. Keep your affairs in order.”
Synopsis
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
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The Family That Preys (2008) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-25
Top Cast
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Alfre Woodard
Alice Pratt
Sanaa Lathan
Andrea
Rockmond Dunbar
Chris
KaDee Strickland
Jillian Cartwright
Cole Hauser
William Cartwright
Taraji P. Henson
Pam
Robin Givens
Abby
Tyler Perry
Ben
Kathy Bates
Charlotte Cartwright
Sebastian Siegel
Nick
Santana Pruitt
Christopher
Kaira Akita
Robin
Ron Clinton Smith
Construction Foreman
Jeffrey Alan Chase
Austin
Johnell J. Easter
Customer
T. Alan Brown
Preacher
Mark Adam
Man on Street
Eric Goins
Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.47x
+$22.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Perry
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.1M
- Production Studios
- Tyler Perry Studios, Reuben Cannon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Aaron Zigman
Toyomichi Kurita
Maysie Hoy
Michael Paseornek, Reuben Cannon, Tyler Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Perry
Director
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
Reuben Cannon
Producer
Tyler Perry
Producer
Tyler Perry
Writer
Gerard 'Gus' Williams
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
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What is Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys about?
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
Who directed Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?
The principal cast of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys includes Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland, Cole Hauser.
When was Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys released and how long is it?
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $37.1M at the worldwide box office (2.47 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).