Straw
Directed by Tyler PerryA series of devastating events leads a single mother down an unforeseen path on which she becomes embroiled in an unthinkable situation and lands in the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.
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- Hilton Heslop7 June 2025Very good, well written
- BexBex6 June 2025Absolutely brilliant film… she’s an amazing actress, so much heart in any character she plays, I love her. Was not expecting that ending it had me in tears
- Dalitso Botha18 April 2026This was a great watch. So many plot twists to the story and the frantic pace of the events that unfold will definitely keep you engaged. More than the suspense, it is a testament to a mother's love, highlighting the silent battles of single motherhood. That is why it is good to be kind to everyone we meet because we do not know what they are going through or how overwhelming their day might be. The film also highlights so well how the underprivileged are often treated and how they struggle to have a voice. Finally, the whole bomb and gun situation. I am flabbergasted guys. It is a reminder of how quickly a misjudged situation can escalate. It feels like we are all 'guilty until proven otherwise,' which is an unfortunate, yet very real, aspect of life today. The truth always comes out very late, when a lot of damage has been done.
- Maggie Diane Evans10 June 2025Everyone needs to watch this movie! Best movie I have watched in a very long time
- Victoria Duran9 June 2025Such a good movie. As a single mom this movie really points out the struggles and daily challenges we face
- PFlix13 June 2025most of the time tyler perry makes junk. This however was such a touching movie. as a dad this touches your heart and what you would do for your child and how nothing would stop that. would recommend!
- Marian Iulian25 July 2025Amazing movie, emotional, great lessons! Worth a try!
- Claribliss18 November 2025good twist
- Ahmed21 June 2025Very sad movie. Makes you cry.
- Robertkul9 June 2025Pretty good movie. It’s shows that things are not always what they seem.
- Cineit.blog14 October 2025What starts as a tense and empathetic story about a desperate mother pushed to the edge quickly unravels into a frustrating mess. The movie's big "twist" isn't clever; it's a cheap gimmick that cheats the audience by showing things that never happened. Taraji P. Henson gives a strong performance, but she's wasted in a film bogged down by awful writing, gaping plot holes, and a cast of unbelievable characters. It's a manipulative and poorly executed thriller that fools you in the worst way possible.
- tabatha2888 June 2025This was great movie , Tyler Perry out did him self.
- nickc201911 June 2025It dragged on but interesting plot twist at the end
- kwrr427 July 2025Loved this movie! It reminded me of "Maid" the mini series.
- texas31916 June 2025Ummm story line was okay. The movie felt like a an easy read book. Definitely leaned on the single black struggling mom aspect…. ALOT overall okay watch while eating on a lunch break. The acting by Taraji P Henson, Glynn Turman Richmond Dunbar were good as they are seasoned actors…. Teyana should take some lessons from her husband. 😆. The scenes feels like a staged area at TPs studio. They only flow between 3-4 locations with give a lower budget feel. The story itself would be better with a solid backstory. They jump right into the struggles. Already that enough leaning in on this movie. 🍿
Straw Trivia
Straw was released on 6 June 2025.
Straw was directed by Tyler Perry.
Straw has a runtime of 1h 45m.
Straw was produced by Tony Strickland, Angi Bones, Tyler Perry.
A series of devastating events leads a single mother down an unforeseen path on which she becomes embroiled in an unthinkable situation and lands in the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.
The key characters in Straw are Janiyah Wiltkinson (Taraji P. Henson), Nicole (Sherri Shepherd), Detective Kay Raymond (Teyana Taylor).
Straw is rated 15.
Straw is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
Straw has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.