Tyler Perry’s Straw Starring Taraji P. Henson Premieres June 6 on Netflix

Tyler Perry returns with his most gripping film yet — Straw, premiering June 6, 2025, on Netflix. The powerful thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mother pushed to the brink when her daughter becomes gravely ill and the healthcare system fails her. With nowhere else to turn, Janiyah storms a bank, taking hostages in a desperate attempt to save her child.

The film’s trailer already has fans buzzing, and the cast is stacked: Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Rockmond Dunbar, Glynn Turman, and a special comeback appearance by Sinbad, in his first role since his 2020 stroke.

Shot in just four days, Henson’s performance is raw and urgent. “I love giving a voice to the voiceless,” she said in an exclusive interview. Perry, known for elevating stories that reflect real-world injustices, taps deep into emotional truth with Straw.