"Roscoe Jenkins aims for the heartstrings and funny bones, a raucous helping of family soul food."

2008

1h 54m

6.0(320 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Family

Overview

When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Martin Lawrence

Roscoe Jenkins

James Earl Jones

Papa Jenkins

Margaret Avery

Mamma Jenkins

Joy Bryant

Bianca Kittles

Cedric the Entertainer

Clyde Stubb

Nicole Ari Parker

Lucinda Allen

Michael Clarke Duncan

Sheriff Otis Jenkins

Mike Epps

Reggie

Mo'Nique

Betty

Damani Roberts

Jamaal Jenkins

Creative team

Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Written by: Malcolm D. Lee
Produced by: Scott Stuber
Charles Castaldi

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