EditTyler Perry…Loretta DevineShad Moss(as Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss)Cassi DavisShannon KaneIsaiah MustafaNatalie Desselle ReidRodney PerryTamela J. Mann(as Tamela Mann)David MannTeyana TaylorLauren LondonSteven Wash Jr.(as Stevie Wash Jr.)Nicholas MiltonBenjamin 'LB' AikenPhilip Anthony-RodriguezMaury PovichStephen CaudillDirectorTyler PerryWriterTyler PerryAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProReview4.98.9K12345678910Featured reviews5mmthosI've missed a lot of "Madea"s, this is only the 4th I've seen and by far the most serious, with Auntie Madea (Tyler Perry) dishing up heaping helpings of tough love for every family member. all overclouded by the imminent death of niece Shirley (Loretta Devine). I know Tyler Perry's made other social dramedies, this is like one overseen by Madea, so when the drama becomes intense, you know there's always broad comic relief just round the corner.A bit somber and moralistic, but count on Madea's Big Happy Family for a little levity and a lotta Love.7steve_ford53I don't know if anyone else out there is a Tyler Perry fan, but I really enjoy his work and although at times a little schmaltzy, "Madea's Big Happy Family" is worth a trip to the theater.As with all other Madea movies, Madea (Tyler Perry) takes on old and young. No matter who you are or think you are, if you cross Madea you are in for a good old A** chewing.Madea's niece, Shirley (Loretta Devine) is given some bad news by her doctor. Her wish is to share the news with all the members of her family at dinner. She arranges a get together but there is a problem. Her family over time has become somewhat estranged. Although they do all eventually arrive at the house, it isn't long before the bickering and fighting begin. Shirley cannot find a moments peace when she can address the issue for which she had the gathering, and all too soon the family runs from the table and the house. Not knowing what to do next, Aunt Bam (Cassie Davis), in order to help Shirley, enlists the aid of Madea to corral all of the children, spouses and grandchildren around the dinner table so Shirley can let them know how much she loves each and everyone.Along the way, Madea lets everyone know her philosophy of life as only she can and amidst the tragedy comes fulfillment and forgiveness. The movie runs the gamut of emotions - from grief to joy. One moment you may feel tears welling up in your eyes only to be followed by the laugh-out-loud antics of Madea.I think there would have been nothing lost if Brown (David Mann) and his occasionally - emphasis on occasionally - funny shenanigans would have been left on the cutting room floor. I don't feel his part in the movie really added any value, but it is there and I took it for what it was.The movie won't be nominated for any significant awards but as with all of the Madea series, there are some life lessons from which we all can learn taught by Madea in a way only she could get away with.I recommend this film.3Marc_ActionWhy not just go ahead and call this movie Soul Food 2? Only this rip off of that nicely done comedy-drama from 1997 is not even close. The brilliantly funny Loretta Divine, who first stole the show in Waiting to Exhale (1995), can't even save this movie. Here Divine play Shirley, a dying matriarch of a very dysfunctional family (just like Soul Food). But the movie never really takes off like Soul Food did. The film is infused with director/producer Tyler Perry's brand of comedy for one thing, which has become way past tired and stale.There were a few good laughs, but overall, the movie just wasn't that funny when it tries so hard to be and all the high family drama is so predictable in Perry's movies to the point that we just don't feel sorry for these individuals when we should because, quite frankly, Perry uses the same formula over and over and over again. He always has these extreme cases of domestic violence or verbal abuse in his movies, only for everything to work out like roses in the end. And to top that off in this movie in particular, there is a high amount of overacting and bad acting. At least in his previous films there was pretty much good performances by the cast. That was the only thing that saved his movies. Not this time.And the whole Medea routine, it's been played to the hilt. I hope Perry realizes soon that there's no more in the tank. Retire the Medea routine. Show us that you are more than a one trick pony. Come up with something new please! Along with Tyler Perry and Loretta Divine, the movie also stars Chad "Bow Wow" Moss, and Lauren London. The rest of the cast is really not worth mentioning. Just think about the characters and plot of Soul Food when you watch this. Or better yet, skip this movie all together and just go rent Soul Food.4AKissintheDreamHouseWhat can you honestly say about the new Madea movie? The fact of the matter is, there isn't much to say. Why Tyler Perry keeps cranking out the same movie over and over again with a different title is beyond me. Not to say that the film was a complete waste. It had many humorous and heart-wrenching moments. The only problem is, we've seen them all before. There is not a huge difference between this and Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail, etc. It's a Tyler Perry move. You get what you came for. Do not go into this movie expecting anything but a low-brow comedy with a few dramatic scenes to balance out the humor. With a man of his talent, it's disappointing to see Perry cranking out the same old movies with the same old characters. I feel that if he really tried, he could go into totally new territory and amaze us all with his artistic talents, but until he moves beyond Madea and the same old plot elements, we may never know Tyler Perry's full capabilities. All in all, it was a funny and touching movie but it's been done before.7stonekeeper_everI was never familiar with Perry's work. I started with Madeas witness protection and then I was pleasantly surprised so I watched another one which was Madeas big happy family. I have to admit I had very low expectations for this movie and I watched it at night before going to sleep thinking I would fall asleep on a normal regular movie but then the dialogue had me laughing and the story and the characters were just interesting enough for me to watch it until the very last minute. very enjoyable, I would recommend this movie for any couple who wants to have a light evening of fun. Obviously this is no masterpiece Nor a classic but people who give this movie a rating of one should have some sense slapped into them. Heller??? Okay I will admit the plot is often far-fetched but the characters are credible enough for me and there are some really funny moments. I also loved the approached the movie had with the topic of death. Touching, genuine, funny. I would give the witness protection movie a six out of 10 and this one seven out of 10 because I really don't agree with the low score on here.More like this4.6Madea Goes to Jail5.3Madea's Family Reunion5.0Madea's Witness Protection4.7A Madea Family Funeral5.1A Madea Christmas4.7Boo! A Madea Halloween5.7Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming5.7Diary of a Mad Black Woman4.0Boo 2! A Madea Halloween4.6Meet the Browns4.7Madea's Big Happy Family4.8I Can Do Bad All by MyselfEditDid you knowEditTriviaCassi Davis and Tyler Perry are the only cast members from the stage play to reprise their roles in the film.GoofsWhen Cora and Brown are talking to the doctor, Cora picks up her purse and sets it down on the counter behind her. When the camera switches back her purse is sitting on the table between her and Brown again.QuotesAunt Bam: Let's sing the baby a nursery rhyme... "Row row row your hoe, up and down the street, merrily merrily merrily, she's just a piece of meat."ConnectionsFeatured in Trailer Failure: Rubber, Madea, Shotgun (2011)SoundtracksFamilyWritten by Macy Gray, Keith Harris (as Keith Harris) and Ayanna HowardPerformed by Macy GrayPublished by Happy Mel Boopy's Cocktail Lounge/Universal Music - Z Songs (BMI), Broke Spoke and Gone Publishing/Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), New Heat Music/Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), TYPEE Music (ASCAP) and MY TY PE Music Publishing (BMI)Courtesy of Tyler Perry StudiosSign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow long is Madea's Big Happy Family?Powered by AlexaWhat is "Madea's Big Happy Family" about?Is "Madea's Big Happy Family" based on a book?How does the movie end?DetailsEditRelease dateApril 22, 2011 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial siteOfficial siteLanguageEnglishAlso known asTyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy FamilyProduction companyThe Tyler Perry CompanySee more company credits at IMDbProBox officeEditBudget$25,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$53,345,287Opening weekend US & Canada$25,068,677Apr 24, 2011Gross worldwide$54,161,287See detailed box office info on IMDbProEditRuntime1 hour 46 minutesColorColorSound mixDolby DigitalSDDSAspect ratio1.85 : 1Suggest an edit or add missing contentTop GapBy what name was Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) officially released in India in English?AnswerSee more gapsLearn more about contributingEdit page, Madea's Big Happy Family: Directed by Tyler Perry. With Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis, Shannon Kane. The crazy and comical Mabel Simmons, otherwise known as Madea, tries to wrangle her fighting family together for a family dinner regarding the health of her niece Shirley., Madea's Big Happy Family: Directed by Tyler Perry. With Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Chandra Currelley-Young, Cheryl Pepsii Riley. 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..