---
title: "STRAW"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/straw-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1426776
imdb_id: "tt32550101"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 982
content_rating: "R"
---

# STRAW (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/straw-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Straw is a 2025 thriller, drama, and crime film released in the United States on June 6, 2025. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes and carries an R rating. The story centers on a hardworking single mother who experiences a devastatingly bad day that pushes her to the breaking point and into a shocking act of desperation. The movie is available for viewing and streaming, and features promotional material centered around the question of what will be her last straw.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hardworking single mother reaches her breaking point after a series of devastating events."

### Why Watch
- compelling lead performance
- focused character study

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense themes
- depicts distressing situations
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense themes related to trauma and desperation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, dramatic, intense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tyler Perry
- **Networks / Studios**: Tyler Perry Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taraji P. Henson** as *Janiyah Wiltkinson*
- **Sherri Shepherd** as *Nicole*
- **Teyana Taylor** as *Detective Kay Raymond*
- **Sinbad** as *Benny*
- **Rockmond Dunbar** as *Chief Wilson*
- **Ashley Versher** as *Tessa George*
- **Mike Merrill** as *Detective Grimes*
- **Glynn Turman** as *Richard*
- **Shalèt Monique** as *Rayah Dunnam*
- **Diva Tyler** as *Isabella*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, and Sinbad.

### Q: What is the genre?
It is a psychological crime drama.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in 2025.

### Q: Where can I watch it?
The film is available on Netflix.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [STRAW — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1426776)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*