Why Did I Get Married? is a 2007 American comedy-drama film adaptation written, produced, directed, and starring Tyler Perry. The film also stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, Denise Boutte, and Keesha Sharp. The film was released in the United States by Lionsgate on October 12, 2007. Inspired by Perry's play of the same name, the film explores the difficulties of maintaining a solid relationship in the modern times through the lives of four married couples and college friends that experience upheaval on a week-long retreat.