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STRAW
🗓 Release Date: 05 June 2025
🔞 Age Rating: R
🎭 Genre: Drama, Thriller.
⭐ Rating: ⭐ 79% 💛🍿🎞
⏳ Run Time: 1h 49min
🎥 Director: Tyler Perry
🎬 Producer: Tony Strickland
💰 Budget: n.a
👀 User Views: 34
🎯 Key Highlights: A powerful, emotional thriller starring Taraji P. Henson in one of her most intense roles yet, exploring the thin line between survival and breakdown in a society that overlooks working mothers.
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Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson
Sherri Shepherd as Nicole
Teyana Taylor as Detective Kay Raymond
Sinbad as Benny
Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson
Streaming – Netflix
Director Tyler Perry revealed in an interview that the film’s plot was inspired by real-life stories shared with him by fans over the years — especially those detailing the struggles of single mothers under immense emotional and economic pressure.
“STRAW” is a raw and unapologetic drama that echoes the realities many single parents face. With gripping performances and Tyler Perry’s signature storytelling, the film dives deep into systemic pressure, emotional fatigue, and moral conflict. Taraji P. Henson delivers a powerhouse performance that brings vulnerability, rage, and resilience to life. If you\'re looking for a thought-provoking emotional rollercoaster that holds a mirror to society’s harshest truths, this film will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Director Tyler Perry revealed in an interview that the film’s plot was inspired by real-life stories shared with him by fans over the years — especially those detailing the struggles of single mothers under immense emotional and economic pressure.