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.

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?

Tyler Perry’s “Straw” nearly doubled its viewership in its second week on Netflix to score the biggest audience a movie on the streamer has seen so far in 2025. “Straw” tallied up 48.9 ...

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.

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.

‘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 ...

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.