Tyler Perry’s Straw continued its strong Netflix run through the week of June 16–22, staying at No. 1 on Netflix’s global English Films list for a third consecutive week. The psychological drama added 20 million views during the frame and remained a Top 10 title in 91 countries, underscoring the film’s unusually durable momentum after its early-June debut (Straw On Netflix).
The latest result follows an even bigger prior week, when Straw drew 48.9 million views and became Netflix’s biggest weekly movie performer of 2025 to that point. That surge helped turn the film from another high-profile Netflix Tyler Perry release into one of the streamer’s most-discussed summer dramas.
Straw On Netflix: Why Straw is connecting with viewers
Straw stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a hardworking single mother whose devastating day pushes her to a breaking point. Netflix classifies the 2025 film as a drama and thriller, with Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad and Rockmond Dunbar also appearing in the cast.
The movie’s appeal appears rooted in its pressure-cooker premise: a woman facing impossible choices in a world that offers little relief. That emotional hook has helped the film stand out among recent Tyler Perry movies, especially as audiences continue to seek character-driven thrillers that can generate conversation after the credits roll.
A win for Perry’s Netflix strategy
The success of Straw also reinforces Netflix’s ongoing investment in Perry’s output. Netflix announced in October 2023 that Perry would write, direct and produce feature films under a multi-year first-look deal, and the streamer later expanded that relationship with a first-look series agreement.
That broader pipeline has made Perry a consistent presence across Netflix’s film and TV slate. For viewers who follow Tyler Perry shows as well as his films, Straw adds a darker, more suspense-driven entry to a catalog often associated with family drama, morality tales and high-emotion storytelling.
Straw On Netflix: Streaming chart context
While Straw held the top position on Netflix’s English-language film chart through June 22, the wider streaming landscape remained competitive. Samba TV’s Weekly Wrap Report for the same June 16–22 period listed Netflix’s The Waterfront at No. 1 on its overall streaming chart, with Straw claiming a third week on that chart but no longer leading it.
That distinction matters: Straw remained Netflix’s leading English-language film, but broader all-title streaming charts can shift quickly as new series and licensed titles enter the market. Even so, the film’s continued presence near the top of multiple rankings signals staying power beyond a standard opening-week spike.
What comes next
The coming weeks will determine whether Straw can continue converting social buzz into long-tail viewership. For now, its performance gives Netflix another notable Perry hit and strengthens the streamer’s case for investing in adult-skewing dramas built around recognizable creative brands and major star performances.