I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry. The film was released on September 11, 2009.
The film is about an alcoholic nightclub singer, April, played by Taraji P. Henson. She lives in a dependent relationship with a married man, working at night and sleeping through daytime. Suddenly her life changes with the arrival of a Mexican immigrant, and her niece and nephews.
Besides Taraji P. Henson and Tyler Perry himself, the film also stars Adam Rodriguez, Brian White, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, and Marvin L. Winans in prominent roles. It is available for streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
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I Can Do Bad All by Myself is available on Netflix and Prime Video

I Can Do Bad All by Myself is available for streaming online on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in the United States. To watch the film on Netflix, viewers need a subscription. The cost of a Netflix subscription may vary depending on the user's location. In the United States, it ranges from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.
At $7.99 per month, users can get an access to the streaming service's collection of movies, shows, and documentaries, and watch them in ad-supported standard video quality. The $24.99 per month package enables users to stream videos in Ultra HD without ads on up to six devices.
The film is also available for rent and purchase on Prime Video. Renting costs start from $3.79, and purchasing costs from $4.99. Rentals provide a 30 days' window to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once one has started it.
The film is also available on other streaming platforms such as Apple TV, Max, and Peacock for users outside of the United States. Users can check the streaming availability on their apps.
What is I Can Do Bad All by Myself about?
As mentioned before, I Can Do Bad All by Myself tells the story of a young heavy-drinking woman, April. She lives with her boyfriend, Brian, in a house left to her by her mother. One day Madea, a street-smart elderly woman from the neighborhood drops her niece and nephews, Jennifer, Manny, and Byron to her door.
The children, who lived with April's mother, were caught breaking into Madea's house after their grandmother did not show up for four days. With no option left, April lets the children stay in her house but refuses to take responsibility.
April's new tenant, Sandino Ramirez, is friendly and responsible, and tries to help her and the kids in whatever way possible, despite her boyfriend's dislike for him. He encourages April to let the kids live with her permanently after the news of their grandmother's passing is revealed, but April is too stuck in her ways.
One night, Brian tries to harass Jennifer but is fought off by Sandino. April leaves him and decides to become the children's guardian. The film uses humor through the characters of Madea and Joe. The film delves into the themes of abuse, neglect, and the importance of hope and faith.
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