Taraji P. Henson Stars In Tyler Perry’s Straw, Now Streaming On Netflix

Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson in Straw
Credit: Chip Bergmann/Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix ©2025

Tyler Perry’s Straw is now streaming on Netflix.

Taraji P. Henson delivers a gut-wrenching performance in this gripping story of survival and resilience.

The official key art for Tyler Perry's 'Straw' on Netflix featuring Taraji P. Henson

📅 Release Date & Where To Watch

  • Release Date: June 6, 2025
  • Where to Watch: Now streaming on Netflix

🔥 What’s The Hype About?

  • Genre: Drama, Thriller
  • Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar
  • Director/Creator: Tyler Perry
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Tyler Perry delivers one of his most emotional and intense dramas yet. Straw tells the story of a woman pushed to her absolute limit—and Taraji P. Henson brings it all to the screen with raw vulnerability and power.

A single mother (Taraji P. Henson) watches her desperate day spiral into chaos, becoming the prime suspect in a crime she never meant to commit—and suddenly, her survival depends on the one thing she’s never been able to trust: the people around her.

This isn’t your typical Perry film—it’s darker, grittier, and rooted in a reality that many will find heartbreakingly familiar. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just in the mood for a story that hits home, Straw is one to watch.

🎬 Watch The Straw Trailer

Related: Stars Shine At NYC Premiere Of Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’ Ahead Of Netflix Debut

🔥 Have you watched Straw on Netflix?

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