The Family That Preys

The Family That Preys is a comedy film by Tyler Perry. In this latest installment from Perry, who also directs, co-produces and stars in the film, he explores the lives of two families from different walks of life. The film also stars Academy Award winners Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: September 12, 2008¹
2. Director: Tyler Perry
3. Screenwriter: Tyler Perry
4. Producers: Tyler Perry, Roger M. Bobb, Michael Paseornek, Karen Gorodetzky
5. Distributor: Lions Gate Entertainment
6. MPAA Rating: PG-13
7. Genre: Dramedy
8. Run time: 111 min

Plot Summary

Two families from different walks of life learn to work together for the common good. One family is wealthy and the other is working-class. The matriarchs of the families are old friends, but they find themselves having to deal with the shenanigans of their adult children.²

Extramarital affairs, paternity secrets and unethical business practices threaten to devastate the lives of all involved. At the height of the turmoil, the matriarchs leave and embark on a cross-country road trip where they are able to reconnect with each other and devise a plan to rescue their families from ruin.²

Cast Information

1. Alfre Woodard: Alice Pratt
2. Kathy Bates: Charlotte Cartwright
3. Sanaa Lathan: Andrea
4. Cole Hauser: William Cartwright
5. Rockmond Dunbar: Chris
6. KaDee Strickland: Jillian Cartwright
7. Tyler Perry: Ben
8. Taraji P. Henson: Pam
9. Robin Givens: Abby

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Tyler Perry | Kathy Bates | Alfre Woodard | Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns | Diary of a Mad Black Woman | Why Did I Get Married? | Madea's Family Reunion | House of Payne | The Family That Preys Reviews

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