A Madea Family Funeral

A Madea Family Funeral

Year: 2019

Runtime: 109 mins

Language: English

Echo Score: 30

Budget: $20M

ComedyCrude humor and satireGags jokes and slapstick humorFunny jokes and crude humorAmusing jokes and witty satire

When a family matriarch passes away, Madea and her crew embark on a trip to rural Georgia to plan a funeral. What begins as a celebration of life quickly turns chaotic as long-held family secrets are revealed, leading to hilarious and unexpected situations for everyone involved.

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1

Family Prepares for Anniversary Party

Sylvia and her family, including her husband Will, her sister-in-law Carol, and her brother Jessie, are setting up for her parents' anniversary celebration. Uncle Heathrow offers to pick up the cake, and family friends gather, creating a lively atmosphere. Jessie announces his engagement to Gia, which is met with mixed reactions from the family, especially Carol.

Sylvia's house
2

Gang Gets Ready to Attend the Party

Madea, Aunt Bam, Miss Hattie, and Joe joke around at Madea’s house while planning to go to the anniversary party. Heathrow calls to arrange weed pickup from Joe. The group prepares to leave, mocking Heathrow’s voice, as they head out for the celebration.

Madea’s house
3

Parents Arrive and Family Keeps Surprise

Anthony and Vianne arrive at Sylvia's house, but Carol secretly gets them to leave, so they do not ruin the surprise for everyone. The parents leave for a while, under the impression of a simple outing, setting up the evening’s festivities.

Sylvia's house
4

The Drive to the Party and Police Stop

While en route to the anniversary celebration, Brian drives the group when they are stopped by a police officer. The cop acts unpredictably, demanding Brian’s license and then leaving abruptly after an intense exchange. The group feels unsettled by the encounter.

On the road
5

Gia Cheating and Hotel Discovery

Jessie calls Gia, who reveals she is helping a friend, but she is actually cheating on Jessie with AJ at a hotel. AJ overhears them, recognizes Anthony’s voice, and later finds Anthony with Renee. Madea and the gang arrive just as Anthony suffers a heart attack in the hotel room.

Hotel room
6

Anthony’s Hospitalization and Death

Anthony is rushed to the hospital after his heart attack. Despite Brian’s attempt to perform CPR, Anthony passes away. The family rushes to the hospital, where the doctor informs Vianne of his death, leaving the family grief-stricken.

Hospital
7

Mother's Grief and Family Tensions

Vianne and her children grieve over Anthony’s death, while tensions rise among family members. AJ is angry at Renee for her role in Anthony’s death, and conflicts escalate, with AJ lashing out and Renee revealing her affair with Anthony. AJ confronts Gia, and familial animosities come to the surface.

Family home
8

Funeral Preparations and Viewing

Madea, Bam, and Hattie visit the funeral home, where they see Anthony’s body, oddly having a smile and an erection, causing laughter and discomfort. The funeral day arrives, featuring lengthy speeches and songs, but chaos ensues when Anthony’s body moves unexpectedly during the service.

Funeral home and church
9

Funeral Disruption and Reveals

During the funeral, Anthony’s body pushes the casket lid open with an erection, shocking everyone. Vianne and family members reveal their truths about Anthony’s infidelity and personal struggles, leading to emotional confrontations, especially between Vianne, AJ, and Renee.

Church
10

Family Confronts and Resolution

After Anthony’s funeral, family tensions peak with AJ drunkenly revealing Renee’s affair and accusing Gia. Vianne admits her own secrets about staying with Anthony despite his infidelity. She decides to live for herself, breaking free from the past and embracing independence.

Family home
11

Vianne's New Beginning

The next morning, family members consider their futures; Carol plans to leave AJ and live for herself. Sylvia and Jessie prepare to leave, with Vianne announcing her plans to go to Vegas with her old boyfriend Roy, symbolizing her newfound freedom and closure.

Family home
12

Farewell and Life Lessons

Madea offers final words of wisdom before departing. She leaves Vianne and her children with a life lesson about resilience and self-empowerment. The film closes with the family facing new beginnings and facing the past with strength.

Family home

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:12

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