Title: Straw 2025
Ratings: 6.7/10
Runtime: 1h 45m
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
Actor: Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor
Language: English
Ratings: 6.7/10
Runtime: 1h 45m
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
Actor: Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor
Language: English
Storyline In Straw, director Tyler Perry delivers one of his most compelling and emotional flicks to date. At its heart is a stunning performance by Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mama who faces an implacable series of life-shattering events in a single day. Her son is taken, her job is lost, and her home is gone. With nowhere left to turn, Janiyah finds herself at the center of a misknown bank standoff — an act driven not by violence, but by heartache and despair. What begins as a tense suspense unfolds into something far more profound — a deeply moving disquisition of grief, internal health, and the unnoticeable weight carried by mothers who are holding on slightly. The film peels back the layers of a woman pushed beyond her limit, revealing not just tragedy but an important humanity. Henson’s performance is indelible — vulnerable, fierce, and sorrowfully real. Supported by a strong cast including Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd, Straw hits emotional notes as you see on Afdah. It reverberate long after the credits roll. Perry’s direction is sharp and unyielding, blending suspension with raw lyricism that feels critical and necessary. Straw 2025 is more than a drama; it’s a cry for empathy, a portrayal of inner struggle, and a celebration of perseverance.