Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- witty
- warm
- family movie night
- short comedy viewing
What critics said
Critics found the brief animated Madea spin-off palatable for franchise devotees but largely unfunny and unnecessary.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Madea turns community service into an effort to save the Moms Mabley Youth Center, rallying local children and relatives.
The film reworks Tyler Perry's Madea persona as an animated character while retaining Joe and Aunt Bam.
Madea's sass and disruptive behavior are framed as expressions of concern for young people and the community center.
The critical reception specifically identifies a finale involving two cars fitted with hydraulics.
Films like Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love, and why
The Proud Family Movie
animated comedy built around a larger-than-life comic personality and family-friendly community conflict
The Addams Family
irreverent animated comedy featuring a rebellious older protagonist whose chaos ultimately serves family and community
The Simpsons Movie
short-form animated comedy centered on eccentric characters, neighborhood stakes, and broad physical humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Frank Marino
- Release Date
- 2015-01-20
- Runtime
- 64 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (36)
Cast
- Tyler Perry
- Cassi Davis
- Rolonda Watts
- Avery Kidd Waddell
- Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
- Georg Stanford Brown
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Caitlyn Taylor Love
- Mari Williams
- Indigo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love about?
- Madea turns mandatory community service into a loud, affectionate campaign to keep a youth center alive.
- What is Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love as mild.
- What did critics think of Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love?
- Critics found the brief animated Madea spin-off palatable for franchise devotees but largely unfunny and unnecessary.
- Which films are like Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love?
- Films with a similar feel include The Proud Family Movie, The Addams Family, and The Simpsons Movie.
- How long is Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love?
- Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love runs 64 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love?
- In United States, Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
