The new thriller film by Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson, titled as yet unspecified, has garnered international acclaim on Netflix, despite receiving a 46% rating from Rotten Tomatoes. Perry, a versatile figure in the entertainment industry, is recognized primarily for his role as Madea across more than a dozen films. In recent times, he’s been creating movies predominantly for Netflix – including ‘A Fall from Grace’, ‘A Madea Homecoming’, ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’, ‘Mea Culpa’, and ‘The Six Triple Eight’ – many of which have faced criticism from critics but have found a following on the streaming platform.
Contrarily, Henson is a highly regarded actress who gained significant recognition for her role as a prostitute in the 2005 film, “Hustle & Flow.” However, it was her portrayal of a nursing home caretaker in David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) that landed her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. One of her most celebrated performances is as the mathematician Katherine Johnson in “Hidden Figures.” Additionally, Henson has featured in several of Perry’s movies, such as “The Family That Preys” (2008), “I Can Do Bad All by Myself” (2009), and “Acrimony” (2018).
Straw Becomes A Global Netflix Hit
It Ranks 1st For The Week
The movie titled “Straw” has achieved worldwide success, taking the top spot as the most-watched film of the week. Created, steered, and brought to life by Tyler Perry, this psychological thriller features Taraji P. Henson portraying Janiyah, a solitary mother who looks after her chronically ill daughter Aria. The narrative unfolds as Janiyah confronts a string of unfortunate incidents that lead to legal disputes. Alongside Henson, the film boasts an impressive cast including Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill, and Glynn Turman.
Since its debut on June 6, Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson’s thriller has soared to the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies for the week of June 2–8 with a staggering 25.3 million views and 45.5 million hours watched. This popular title surpassed films like Now You See Me, Bee Movie, M3GAN, Nonnas, Wrath of the Titans, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Now You See Me 2, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and The Wild Robot in viewership.
What Straw’s Netflix Success Means For The Movie
Tyler Perry Continues To Overcome Bad Reviews
Straw, the top Netflix movie this week, has received mixed reviews and a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, primarily due to its perceived weakness in writing, excessive melodrama, and subpar supporting performances. However, Taraji P. Henson’s acting is widely acclaimed for adding depth to the material, despite Tyler Perry’s films typically facing criticism from critics. Yet, their continued success on Netflix suggests that they continue to strike a chord with viewers worldwide.
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2025-06-11 00:19