Tyler Perry's Thriller Straw Tops Netflix Globally with 25 Million Views

Tyler Perry's latest mystery thriller, Straw, has become a major streaming success on Netflix despite receiving mixed critical reviews, with only a 46% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film, starring Taraji P. Henson as a struggling single mother, was the most-watched movie globally on Netflix for the week of June 2-8, with 25.3 million views and 48.5 million hours watched, topping the charts in 26 countries including the U.S. Audience reception has been significantly more positive, with viewers praising Henson's emotional performance and giving the film a 76% rating. Perry wrote, directed, and produced Straw, continuing his streak of popular projects with Netflix following his previous thriller, Duplicity. Additionally, Ben Affleck's films, including The Town, are performing well on streaming platforms, with The Town noted for its suspenseful narrative and strong cast. Meanwhile, Netflix also added the Danish dystopian drama miniseries Families Like Ours, which has received critical acclaim and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, focusing on societal impacts of climate change and forced relocation.