Tyler Perry’s movies in the Madea cinematic universe are available to rent, buy, or stream on differing services. After a three-year-long hiatus, A Madea Homecoming, the twelfth movie in Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise, was released on Netflix in February 2022. Many fans are wondering if this will be the last in the franchise, as the previous film, A Madea Family Funeral (2019), was initially made to be a send-off for the iconic “Madea” Mabel Simons. Perry brought the adored character back once again, and it hasn’t been confirmed or denied if this is the last film.
Mabel Simons, or Madea, is based on a combination of Tyler Perry’s mother and aunt, more officially a “PG” version (via NPR). Madea’s first appearance was at 68 years old in the 1999 play I Can Do Bad All By Myself and has been part of the Madea cinematic universe ever since. Madea’s character, portrayed by Perry himself, later appeared in numerous plays, films, a book, and even a television series for the past 25+ years.
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The Madea franchise is hilarious and has more profound messages about family, love, and loss. Tyler Perry has done a fantastic job playing homage to his mother and aunt as Madea over all these years. The lengthy franchise consists of twelve films; this is where to watch every Madea movie online.
Where To Watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) Online
The film that started it all, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, was released in 2005 and is based on the 2001 play of the same name. The first Madea movie is the only scripted film in the franchise not to be directed by Perry, as it is helmed by Darren Grant (Make it Happen). The plot focuses on Helen (Kimberly Elise), who is blindsided when her marriage to Charles (Steve Harris) ends. Her loving grandmother Madea of course helps, by destroying most of his property. The film is available to stream on HBO max and Hulu, as well as to rent or purchase on Apple TV, VUDU, Amazon Video, and Youtube.
Where To Watch Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) Online
Released just a year later, Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) is a sequel to Diary of a Mad Black Woman and is also based on the play of the same name. This is the first film in the franchise to both be directed and written by Tyler Perry and is about Madea trying to plan her family reunion amid family drama. The mixed-review sequel (via. Rotten Tomatoes) is available to stream on HBO Max and Hulu, and can be rented or purchased on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, and Youtube.
Where To Watch Madea Goes to Jail (2009) Online
As the title suggests, Madea Goes to Jail (2009) is a black-comedy film where Madea ends up behind bars after a high-speed car chase. While she spends time in jail, Madea forms a unique bond with former drug addict Candace (Keshia Knight Pulliam), to who she becomes a motherly figure to. As the others, thisfilm can be streamed on Hulu and HBO Max, and is also available to rent or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, and Youtube.
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Where To Watch I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009) Online
Based on the 1999 play that began Madea’s legacy, I Can Do Bad All by Myself follows Madea, who, after catching three siblings looting her house, sends them off to live with their Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson). April at first wants nothing to do with them, but soon learns to love the responsibility. Available with subscriptions through Hulu and HBO Max, the film is also available to rent or buy through Apple TV, Amazon Video, Youtube, or VUDU.
Where To Watch Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011) Online
Madea’s Big Happy Family, based on Perry’s play of the same name, has a bit of a darker tone. When Madea finds out that her niece Shirley (Loretta Devine) is dying of cancer, she has to relay the news to the rest of her family. Like the prior films, Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011) is available through subscriptions with Hulu and HBO Max and can also be rented or bought through Apple TV, Amazon Video, Youtube, andVUDU.
Where To Watch Madea’s Witness Protection (2012) Online
As Perry’s Madea franchise continued, the storylines only got crazier. Madea’s Witness Protection follows Wall Street Banker George Needleman (Eugene Levy), who finds out he has been framed in a Mob Ponzi Scheme. Because of this, he is then sent to Madea’s house under a witness protection program, and as usual, chaos transpires. Madea’s Witness Protection is available to stream for free on Pluto TV, as well as through subscriptions with BET Plus, Roku, and Amazon Prime. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV, Youtube, and VUDU.
Where To Watch A Madea Christmas (2013) Online
The Madea Christmas Special A Madea Christmas (2013) has a unique cast. Regulars such as Perry returned, but newcomers including Chad Michael Murray and even Larry the Cable Guy were in this exciting film. In this movie, Madea and her niece Eileen (Anna Maria Hosford) visit Eileen’s daughter Lacey (Tika Sumpter), yet Lacey is hiding a secret; she’s married to Conner (Murray), who Eileen disapproves of. The film can be streamed through a subscription with Hulu, Epix, and DirectTV, and is also available to rent or buy through Apple TV, Amazon Video, Youtube, and VUDU.
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Where To Watch Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love (2015) Online
Being one of the more difficult movies to find online, Madea’s Tough Love is only available to stream on Tubi, known for its large horror movieselection. The film is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, Redbox, and Youtube. In this cartoon movie special, Madea, in trouble with the cops again, must volunteer to stop the local youth group home from shutting down.
Where To Watch Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) Online
In this fun Halloween special Boo! A Madea Halloween, Brian’s daughter Tiffany (Diamond White) makes her first appearance since Diary of a Mad Black Woman. In this film, Tiffany is the antagonist, who, on Halloween, goes to a frat party. Of course, Madea makes matters worse and crashes the party, humiliating Tiffany in front of everybody. To get their revenge, the college students prank Madea with a series of fake ghosts, monsters, and more. Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) can be streamed on Peaco*ck and is also ready to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, Redbox, and Youtube.
Where To Watch Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017) Online
Tiffany causes havoc again when she goes to a Halloween party in the middle of nowhere for her eighteenth birthday. Madea, along with other family members, tries to get Tiffany out, scared because the house is seemingly haunted. Boo 2! A Madea Halloween is the poorest rated film of the franchise, having a mere 4% (via. Rotten Tomatoes). The movie is not yet available to stream but can be bought or rented on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, and Youtube.
Where To Watch A Madea Family Funeral (2019) Online
A Madea Family Funeral (2019) was initially going to be a farewell to the franchise and Madea. In this film, as Madea is planning a family reunion, unexpectedly has to plan a funeral as well. The movie is available to rent or buy only. It can be found on Apple TV, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, Youtube, and Redbox.
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Where To Watch A Madea Homecoming (2022) Online
Tyler Perry revived Madea’s character another time in A Madea Homecoming, a Netflix original. Madea is back to celebrate her grandson’s college graduation, but as usual, drama ensues. A Madea Homecoming, as of now, is only available on the streaming service Netflix.
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