I Can Do Bad All By Myself
“Hope is closer than you think.”
Synopsis
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.72x
+$32.7M 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
- I Can Do Bad All By Myself
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.7M
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Aaron Zigman
Alexander Gruszynski
Maysie Hoy
Reuben Cannon, Tyler Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Perry
Director
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Tyler Perry
Writer
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Reuben Cannon
Producer
Tyler Perry
Producer
Maysie Hoy
Editor
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is I Can Do Bad All By Myself about?
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
Who directed I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
I Can Do Bad All By Myself was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
The principal cast of I Can Do Bad All By Myself includes Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight.
When was I Can Do Bad All By Myself released and how long is it?
I Can Do Bad All By Myself was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
I Can Do Bad All By Myself had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $51.7M at the worldwide box office (2.72 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Can Do Bad All By Myself was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Can Do Bad All By Myself?
I Can Do Bad All By Myself holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).