Tyler Perry
Biography: Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an African-American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, songwriter., and entrepreneur. Already a successful artist in Southern theater, Perry began to make national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. He has won critical praise for playing Madea, a mentally strong woman who handles adversity with optimism and happiness; his critically acclaimed portrayal of her in the award-winning "Madea" series has caused him to be one of the most respected black actors in Hollywood. He has produced multiple TV series as well as films, started a multiple year partnership with OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and opened his own film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, in Georgia. Perry was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 14, 1969
Deathday: N/A
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself
2009-09-11
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-11
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Star Trek
2009-05-06
Star Trek
Overview: The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-06
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Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
2003-09-13
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Overview: When Madea shows up for her 50th class reunion, you know it’s going to be a whopper! Between the belly laughs and the soulful songs are life lessons. Thanks to Madea’s wisdom, the message is clear: Learn to forgive and begin with yourself.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-13
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Why Did I Get Married Too?
2010-04-02
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Overview: Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-02
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Adele One Night Only
2021-11-14
Adele One Night Only
Overview: A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-14
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Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
2008-09-12
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-12
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Good Deeds
2012-02-23
Good Deeds
Overview: For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-23
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Madea Goes to Jail
2009-02-16
Madea Goes to Jail
Overview: After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-16
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021-11-20
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-20
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005-02-25
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Overview: Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-25
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Meet the Browns
2008-03-21
Meet the Browns
Overview: A single mother living in inner city Chicago, Brenda has been struggling for years to make ends meet and keep her three kids off the street. When she's laid off with no warning, she starts losing hope for the first time - until a letter arrives announcing the death of a father she's never met. Desperate for any kind of help, Brenda takes her family to Georgia for the funeral, but nothing could have prepared her for the Browns, her father's fun-loving, crass Southern clan. In a small-town world full of long afternoons and country fairs, Brenda struggles to get to know the family she never knew existed... and finds a brand new romance that just might change her life.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-21
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Madea's Family Reunion
2006-02-24
Madea's Family Reunion
Overview: Southern matriarch Madea has a lot on her plate. Her nieces, Vanessa and Lisa, have relationship troubles - Vanessa moves into Madea's house with her 2 young children and Lisa is engaged to a controlling man that her mother set her up with. In addition, Madea has just been court-ordered to become the guardian of Nikki, a rebellious runaway teenager. Madea must keep the peace and her family together while simultaneously planning her clan's reunion.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-24
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Why Did I Get Married?
2007-10-12
Why Did I Get Married?
Overview: Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins to question their own relationship.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-12
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Madea's Big Happy Family
2011-04-22
Madea's Big Happy Family
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-22
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
2010-11-23
Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
Overview: Shirley has important news for her family, but she has five grown children with different lifestyles and finds it difficult to get them and the kids all together. So in steps Madea, the Matriarch General, to put the family's life in perspective with a hilarious twist on financial difficulties, drugs and, most important, family secrets. The next generation has a lot to learn. In her own way, Madea expresses how deliverance won't change you to be someone else, but will allow you to be who you really are.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces
2021-03-01
Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces
Overview: Despite humble beginnings, Tyler Perry established a successful career as a writer, director, and producer for stage, television and film. Perry's acclaimed work has lead to international stardom making him Hollywood's highest paid man.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-01
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Alex Cross
2012-10-18
Alex Cross
Overview: Alex Cross, a genius homicide detective/psychologist is trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. As he mulls over accepting a job with the FBI, he is told that a friend has been murdered and he vows to track down the killer. Soon, he and his team are forced to match wits with a psychotic contract killer, who displays a disturbing commitment towards seeing his job through.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-18
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Madea Goes to Jail - The Play
2006-06-27
Madea Goes to Jail - The Play
Overview: Madea returns in another hilarious story in which she gets sent to the big house. But regardless of the circumstances, she gives her trademark advice and wisdom to her friends and family as they learn the importance of letting go, moving on, and forgiveness.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-27
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Madea's Witness Protection
2012-06-29
Madea's Witness Protection
Overview: For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
Genres: Drama Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-29
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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012-11-14
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Overview: Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. Written by Spike TV
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-14
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Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
2012-03-15
Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
Overview: Tyler Perry's new musical stage play starring the infamous Mabel Simmons or "Madea" as her fans know her. When a judge orders Madea to do 20 hours of community service at a local retirement home the residents and staff are not ready for Madea's brand of "the truth", but all is well that ends well when Madea helps the residence of Easy Rest Retirement Home realize the importance of family, love and forgiveness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-15
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A Madea Christmas
2013-12-13
A Madea Christmas
Overview: Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-13
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Gone Girl
2014-10-01
Gone Girl
Overview: With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-01
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The Single Moms Club
2014-03-14
The Single Moms Club
Overview: A group of single moms are brought together in the aftermath of an incident at their children's school.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-14
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Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
2011-11-22
Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
Overview: When a family meets for Christmas at their posh Cape Cod estate, family arguments and secrets cause a stir. It takes a real down-to-earth family - like Aunt Bam and the almighty Madea - to save this holiday.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-22
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Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
2023-10-27
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Overview: Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-27
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play
2014-04-22
Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play
Overview: Madea's neighborhood takes a turn for the worse when a foster mother moves in with her unruly kids. Suspicious activity leads Madea to take justice into her own hands. With Aunt Bam by her side, Madea uses her unique wit and wisdom for unforgettable results.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-22
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love
2015-01-20
Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love
Overview: After a hilarious run-in with the law, Madea is sentenced to community service. Determined to do good for the 'hood, Madea enlists Aunt Bam and Uncle Joe to try and save the Moms Mabley Youth Center from being shut down. With her irresistible sass and wisdom, Madea rallies the local kids to make a stand-and proves that behind her tough exterior is a whole lot of love!
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-20
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Joe's College Road Trip
Joe's College Road Trip
Overview: Realizing he may have sheltered his son for too long, Brian begrudgingly agrees to send his son B.J. on a college tour with his grandfather in the hopes that Joe can teach him a thing or two about Black History and the real world.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding
Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding
Overview: Madea's young great-grandniece, Tiffany, introduces her new boyfriend, Zavier, to her family and drops the shocking news to them: that the couple is getting married in two weeks, and everybody is invited to their destination wedding in the Bahamas. Despite her mother, Debrah, appearing to have everything under control, the vacation is hitting some turbulence. Madea isn't ready to leave the country; Brian doesn't approve of his daughter's hasty wedding or her immature fiancée; Tiffany starts to doubt Zavier; and Debrah's acting out of character. The whole wedding smells suspicious, and all Brian wants to know is whether or not this marriage is really all that it seems.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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Brain on Fire
2017-02-22
Brain on Fire
Overview: Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-22
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
2016-06-01
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Overview: After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady, to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Family Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-01
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Boo! A Madea Halloween
2016-10-21
Boo! A Madea Halloween
Overview: Madea winds up in the middle of mayhem when she spends a hilarious, haunted Halloween fending off killers, paranormal poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies while keeping a watchful eye on a group of misbehaving teens.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-21
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The Passion
2016-03-20
The Passion
Overview: A two-hour musical event, airing live from New Orleans, that tells the 2000-year-old story of the last hours of Jesus Christ’s life on earth.
Genres: Drama Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-20
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Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
2017-01-31
Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-31
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The Black List: Volume Two
2009-02-26
The Black List: Volume Two
Overview: THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-26
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The Star
2017-11-15
The Star
Overview: A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-15
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Boo 2! A Madea Halloween
2017-10-20
Boo 2! A Madea Halloween
Overview: Madea and the gang encounter monsters, goblins and boogeymen at a haunted campground.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-20
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A Madea Family Funeral
2019-03-01
A Madea Family Funeral
Overview: A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unpleasant family secrets.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-01
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Vice
2018-12-25
Vice
Overview: George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-25
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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019-01-13
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Overview: Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-13
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Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
2002-09-01
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
Overview: When Madea gets sick, her family comes to her aid. What they don't realize is that they're the ones who need her help. As always, Madea's cockeyed outlook on life saves the day and guarantees side-splitting laughs along the way.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-01
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
2002-04-04
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
Overview: Before it was a movie, it was a theatrical phenomenon! When Helen learns that her husband is leaving her for her best friend, the women in her family are ready with advice. Her devout mother preaches strength and forgiveness, while her parolee grandmother shows up with a gun! Acclaimed African-American playwright Tyler Perry dares to mix sacred and secular humor with riotous results. Experience his most famous morality tale, now a major motion picture, in its original stage format...complete with live musical numbers!
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-04
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
2002-01-25
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
Overview: The fireworks begin when Madea’s family gathers for her granddaughter’s wedding. As usual, Madea rules the roost, as she and her neighbor, the wacky Mr. Brown, deliver nonstop laughs. Live, love, rejoice...it’s Madea’s Family Reunion!
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-25
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Those Who Wish Me Dead
2021-05-05
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Overview: A young boy finds himself pursued by two assassins in the Montana wilderness, with a survival expert determined to protect him, and a forest fire threatening to consume them all.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-05
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A Fall from Grace
2020-01-17
A Fall from Grace
Overview: When a law-abiding woman gets indicted for murdering her husband, her lawyer soon realizes that a larger conspiracy may be at work.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-17
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
2020-08-27
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
Overview: In Tyler Perry's final performance as Madea, the beloved matriarch will grace the stage to help her family navigate their greatest challenge yet: each other. Madea’s great-grandson graduates from law school and the entire family gathering to celebrate the occasion. However, chaos ensues as some unexpected folks show up and Madea morphs into a life coach. It's sure to be a turbulent time but one filled with fun, laughter and perhaps even some tears.
Genres: Drama Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-27
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Don't Look Up
2021-12-08
Don't Look Up
Overview: Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-08
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PAW Patrol: The Movie
2021-08-09
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Overview: Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-09
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Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
2022-02-25
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Overview: Madea's back - hallelujer! And she's not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson's college graduation celebration.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-25
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John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero
2020-08-04
John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero
Overview: Primetime special honoring the late civil rights leader John Lewis, featuring live musical performances and segments that examine his life, his work and the principles that guided him.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-04
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Gaming the System: The Making of 'Vice'
Gaming the System: The Making of 'Vice'
Overview: The cast and crew of Vice (2018) discuss the making of the film.
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Original Language: en
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