STRAW

Straw is a crime drama and thriller centered on a hardworking single mother. After enduring an exceptionally difficult day, she reaches her emotional limit and commits a shocking act driven by desperation.

The film was written and directed by Tyler Perry, marking the 23rd of 29 films he has directed. It followed his 2024 project, Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black, and preceded Tyler Perry's Finding Joy, both released in 2025. Produced by Tyler Perry Studios along with Tony Strickland and Angi Bones, the movie features Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson. The supporting cast includes Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, and Ashley Versher, among 47 credited performers.

Since its release on June 5, 2025, the 105-minute production has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,004 votes. On IMDb, it has a rating of 6.5/10 from 31,000 votes.