Madea's Big Happy Family
“Peace. Love. Harmony. Or else.”
Synopsis
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.
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Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) Official Trailer - Tyler Perry Comedy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-07
Top Cast
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Tyler Perry
Madea / Joe / Self
Loretta Devine
Shirley
Shad Moss
Byron
Cassi Davis
Aunt Bam
Shannon Kane
Kimberly
Lauren London
Renee
Rodney Perry
Harold
Teyana Taylor
Sabrina
Isaiah Mustafa
Calvin
David Mann
Brown
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
Dr. Evans
Natalie Desselle-Reid
Tammy
Tamela Mann
Cora
Steven Wash Jr.
H.J.
Stephen Caudill
Policeman
Maury Povich
Self
Chandra Currelley-Young
Sister Laura
Palmer Williams Jr.
Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.17x
+$29.2M 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
- Madea's Big Happy Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54.2M
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Aaron Zigman
Toyomichi Kurita
Maysie Hoy
Michael Paseornek, Ozzie Areu, Roger M. Bobb, Joseph P. Genier, Tyler Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Perry
Director
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
Tyler Perry
Writer
Roger M. Bobb
Producer
Tyler Perry
Producer
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Keith G. Lewis
Costume Design
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 Big Happy Family
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madea's Big Happy Family about?
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.
Who directed Madea's Big Happy Family?
Madea's Big Happy Family was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in Madea's Big Happy Family?
The principal cast of Madea's Big Happy Family includes Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Shad Moss, Cassi Davis, Shannon Kane.
When was Madea's Big Happy Family released and how long is it?
Madea's Big Happy Family was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Madea's Big Happy Family?
Madea's Big Happy Family had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $54.2M at the worldwide box office (2.17 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Madea's Big Happy Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madea's Big Happy Family was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madea's Big Happy Family?
Madea's Big Happy Family 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.).