Straw OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Tyler Perry¡¯s new film ft. Taraji P. Henson & Sherri Shepherd

Straw OTT Release Date: Get ready for an emotional ride with this Tyler Perry¡¯s upcoming film starring Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd. Netflix has officially announced the release date, and it's releasing on June 6, 2025. Straw has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and is rated TV-MA, meaning it's intended for mature audiences. Read on to know more!

What is Straw about?

Straw follows the story of Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother who is doing her best to survive in a world that feels increasingly stacked against her. After a series of tough and unexpected events, she finds herself caught in a difficult situation, where she becomes the target of suspicion and judgment. The movie highlights her fight to protect herself and her child, showing just how far a mother will go when life leaves her with no easy choices.

Meet the Cast of Straw

Tyler Perry has pulled together a strong cast for Straw, including Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple, Fight Night) as Janiyah Wiltkinson, Sherri Shepherd (Precious, 30 Rock), Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Glynn Turman (Rustin, Ma Rainey¡¯s Black Bottom), Rockmond Dunbar (Prison Break, Sons of Anarchy) and Sinbad (Atlanta, A Different World). Supporting actors include Mike Merrill, Derek Phillips, Justin James Boykin, and more.

Straw is produced by Angie Bones, Tyler Perry, and Tony Strickland, with Justyn Moro handling the cinematography. Casting was led by Rhavynn Drummer and Kim Coleman, names Perry fans will definitely recognise. Excited about Straw? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.

For the unversed, Straw is another project from Tyler Perry's busy production house. He¡¯s been rolling out a number of projects with Netflix, including Doing Life with Tyler Perry, Beauty in Black Season 2, and She the People.

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