Tyler PerryandTaraji P. Henson’s new thriller movie has become a global Netflix hit despite its 46% Rotten Tomatoes score. Perry is an actor, writer, director, and producer who is perhaps best known for playingMadea in over a dozen movies. In recent years, he has made movies mostly for Netflix – writing and directingA Fall from Grace,A Madea Homecoming,A Jazzman’s Blues,Mea Culpa, andThe Six Triple Eight –many of which were panned by critics, but were somewhat popular on the streaming service.
Henson, on the other hand, is an acclaimed actress who rose to prominence playing a prostitute inHustle & Flow(2005), but it was her performance as a nursing home caretaker in David Fincher’sThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button(2008) that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Another one of her most acclaimed roles is the mathematician Katherine Johnson inHidden Figures.Henson has also starredin several of Perry’s movies, includingThe Family That Preys(2008),I Can Do Bad All by Myself(2009), andAcrimony(2018).
Straw Becomes A Global Netflix Hit
It Ranks 1st For The Week
Strawhas become a global Netflix hit, ranking as the No. 1 film for the week. Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry,the psychological thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mother caring for her chronically ill daughter, Aria, who must deal with a series of unfortunate events that cause her to come into conflict with the law. In addition to Henson in the lead role,Straw’s castalso includes Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill, and Glynn Turman.
Now, following its release on June 6, Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson’s thriller has become a global hit onNetflix.Strawranks first on Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies for the week of June 2–8 with 25.3 million viewsand 45.5 million hours viewed. It ranks aboveNow 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, andThe Wild Robot.
Strawis the No. 1 movie on Netflix in 26 countries this week, including the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and more.
What Straw’s Netflix Success Means For The Movie
Strawis Netflix’s new No. 1 movie this week despite its mixed reviews, resulting in its 46% Rotten Tomatoes score.Straw’s reviewslargely agree thatthe movie suffers from poor writing, heavy-handed melodrama, and weak supporting performances, though many praise Taraji P. Henson’s acting for elevating the material. While Tyler Perry’s movies often struggle to win over critics, their consistent success on Netflix proves that they continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
