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Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
Comedy · Drama · 2017
In trouble with the local authorities, Mabel Simmons, notoriously known as Madea, is on the run from the law. With no place to turn, she moves in with her friend Bam who is recovering from surgery. Unbeknownst to Bam however, Madea is only using the "concerned friend" gag as a way to hide out from the police.
Movie details
Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
2017 Comedy · Drama 2h 21m
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TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
In trouble with the local authorities, Mabel Simmons, notoriously known as Madea, is on the run from the law. With no place to turn, she moves in with her friend Bam who is recovering from surgery. Unbeknownst to Bam however, Madea is only using the "concerned friend" gag as a way to hide out from the police.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Directed by
Tyler Perry
Written by
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Madea
Cassi Davis
Aunt Bam
Tasha Page Lockhart
Netta
Claudette Ortiz
October
LaToya London
Leah
Tony Hightower
Reuben
Dorsey Levens
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Put Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.