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Genre :

Drama, Comedy

Release Date :

September 12, 2008

MPAA Rating :

PG-13

Director :

Tyler Perry

Starring :

Tyler Perry, Sanaa Lathan, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Rockmond Dunbar, Damien Leake, Jeff Rose

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright and Alfre Woodard stars as Alice Pratt in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Cole Hauser, Kathy Bates and Robin Givens in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright and Alfre Woodard stars as Alice Pratt in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Rockmond Dunbar stars as Chris and Cole Hauser stars as William Cartwright in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Tyler Perry stars as Ben in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Sanaa Lathan stars as Andrea in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Alfre Woodard stars as Alice Pratt and Sebastian Siegel stars as Nick in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Robin Givens stars as Abby and Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Taraji P. Henson stars as Pam and Tyler Perry stars as Ben in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Cole Hauser stars as William Cartwright and KaDee Strickland stars as Jillian Cartwright in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Sanaa Lathan, Cole Hauser and KaDee Strickland in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright and Alfre Woodard stars as Alice Pratt in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson and Alfre Woodard in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Robin Givens, Benjamin Brown, Cole Hauser and KaDee Stricklandin Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright and Director Tyler Perry in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Taraji P. Henson, Alfre Woodard and Sanaa Lathan in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Rockmond Dunbar, Sanaa Lathan and Cole Hauser in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.
Kathy Bates stars as Charlotte Cartwright and KaDee Strickland stars as Jillian Cartwright in Lionsgate Films' The Family That Preys (2008). Photo credit by Alfeo Dixon.

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Worth seeing. Really hit home for some

posted by klwarren70 on Sep 12, 2008

It is a great movie!!! Realistic points in which one do not see!!! MORALS!!!!

posted by Mary on Sep 13, 2008

I loved this movie. I believe it is one of Tyler's best to date!!! Nice story line.

posted by movie lover on Sep 13, 2008

Great movie and a must see! I don't know what the critics were talking about when they said there's not much to it! They obviously don't know!!

posted by qtpiebme on Sep 13, 2008

Great Movie!!!!

posted by Jenny on Sep 13, 2008

Awesome! Importance in life God then Family. On the mark. Laughed and Cried. Enjoy Life !!

posted by Anissa on Sep 13, 2008

I love this movie, this is such a great story line that we can all learn something from it. Yes it make you laugh and cry. WOW

posted by avon on Sep 13, 2008

Excellent performance by all of te actors. Excellent story line....I will definitely see it again in the theatre and will buy the DVD as well.

posted by ad on Sep 13, 2008

Loved it...

posted by L.A on Sep 15, 2008

I loved this movie. I will see it again

posted by jb on Sep 15, 2008

Saw it twice and plan to see it again! It's good to see an African American MAN giving something positive, inspiring, and entertaining to the world!

posted by eboniessence on Sep 15, 2008

i hate this damn movie real shit homeboy it suckz major.

posted by ???? on Sep 16, 2008

This movie was great! Once again,Tyler shows the reality of everyday lives and God's amazing grace! God bless his ministry!

posted by onamission on Sep 16, 2008

This movie was amazing! The movie was cast beautifully and the relationship was cute the story line was fresh and interesting! I would see it again.

posted by mizzlaker8 on Sep 16, 2008

Yet another one by that "soul reaching", highly talented playright and actor Tyler Perry.

posted by Trish on Sep 17, 2008

very good, this wasn't another one of your expected Tyler Perry movies I was very please with this movie. Very impressive.

posted by tra on Sep 21, 2008

This movie was amazing. it made me laugh and cry which every good movie should do. one of my favorites! Loved it!!!

posted by Elizabeth on Sep 21, 2008

it was good, but wasn't all it was hyped up to be. it kinda dragged on and was predictable

posted by ronnie on Sep 22, 2008

it was good, but wasn't all it was hyped up to be. it kinda dragged on and was predictable

posted by ronnie on Sep 22, 2008

great !

posted by deedee on Sep 22, 2008

I loved this movie and the sound track is excellent.

posted by espavo on Sep 24, 2008

I loved this movie and the sund track is fantastic. Glady Knight is awesome as ever and did a great job signing Dolly's song.

posted by The Family that Pray on Sep 26, 2008

this movie was so good i recommend everyone to go see it. this movie made me and my friend cry

posted by Charmz on Sep 26, 2008

Just saw the movie, i thought it was great. We need more movies like this, that a family can all sit together and look at, laugh, cry and be entertained with 'clean stuff'. Soundtrack is great, where can I find what songs were used and the authors?

posted by Joel Antonio on Sep 26, 2008

before this movie i use to be like a wall flower....always made an excuse to stand still but from now on....i'mma dance thanks Mr. Perry

posted by lia on Sep 30, 2008

I just finished watching this movie and it was great! Tyler Perry never ceases to amaze me - I have all his movies. And I love the song I Hope You Dance - it lets us know that we really need to live life to the fullest

posted by Rae Rae on Oct 02, 2008

Love the drama.

posted by cc on Oct 05, 2008

I love Tyler Perry and couldn't wait for "Why Did I Get Married" to come out on DVD however, "The Family That Preys" did not hold the same thrill and excitement. There were too many holes and unanswered questions. It did drag on and most of it was predictable. It would have been nice to see the actual wedding and to see how the affair developed. It was too choppy.

posted by Prey on Oct 20, 2008

Tyler Perry surprised me so much with this movie. I loved it and all I can say is "Thank God" for a movie that showed a powerful & spirtual message. So now when is the sound track availabe. "Gladys Knight hit a home run" too.

posted by Terry G. on Feb 12, 2009

THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT FROM START TO END. I'M A BIG FAN OF GLADYS KNIGHT AND I AM REALLY HOPING THEY COME OUT WITH THE SOUND TRACK.SHE WAS AT HER VERY BEST.

posted by THE FAMILY THAT PREY on Feb 20, 2009

The movie was fantastic, and the casting was perfect. I am disappointed that they are not releasing a soundtrack from the movie. I absolutely love the Gladys Knight version of "I Hope You Dance."

posted by teresa33 on Mar 02, 2009

This movie shows, through Sanaa's role of Andrea, how messed up little girls can become when their Dad's do dirt!!! Dad's never leave your girls. If you do, they will end up abusers who pretend to be the man you were suppose to be!

posted by asolidbrotha on Aug 11, 2009

Food for the soul!!

posted by Nuathica on Nov 12, 2009