Advertisement 4.Straw was directed, written, and produced by Tyler Perry. I know some of y'all like to tussle when it comes to him, but hear me out.

Posted June 06, 2025 8:59 am By Ty Burr “Straw” — 2 stars Few filmmakers portray the Black American experience with so much heart and so little finesse as Tyler Perry.

Tyler Perry has been making movies for over two decades, and he is now at work on a sequel to one key franchise, Why Did I Get Married?

The second most watched movie over that same time span was “Now You See Me,” a 2013 film that was a global smash upon its release. It hit Netflix on June 1 and was viewed almost 5 million times.

Much like “Straw,” the 1996 movie hinges on the characters' desperation. If you ask them, when society shuts the door on you, it’s time to break the damn thing down — with shotguns.

In an interview with TODAY.com, Teyana Taylor and Taraji P. Henson opened up about their new movie "Straw," and revealed why it's important for people to watch.

‘Straw’ is the talk of the town on Netflix, and those who haven’t seen it yet are wondering what the big deal is. Get the details on Tyler Perry’s movie.

‘Straw’ Ending Explained: Breaking Down the Shocking Plot Twist in Tyler Perry’s Netflix Movie By Anna Menta Published June 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET 279 Shares ...