STRAW (2025)

Release date: 2025-06-05 Recommended age: 17+ IMDb 6.5
STRAW

Parent Guide

TV-MA rating indicates content specifically designed for mature audiences only. Contains elements typical of thriller, drama, and crime genres that may include intense psychological situations.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Likely contains scenes of threat, danger, or criminal activity given the genres

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

Psychological tension and thriller elements may create unsettling atmosphere

Language
Moderate

TV-MA rating suggests potentially strong language may be present

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Possible romantic subplots or suggestive content typical of drama genre

Substance use
Mild

May include social drinking or background substance references

Emotional intensity
Strong

Combination of thriller and drama genres suggests high emotional stakes

Parent tips

This TV-MA rated thriller contains mature themes and intense situations that are inappropriate for younger viewers. Parents should preview the content or research detailed reviews before allowing teenagers to watch. The combination of thriller, drama, and crime genres suggests psychological tension and potentially disturbing scenarios.

Parent chat guide

Focus discussions on how the characters' choices reflect real-world ethical dilemmas rather than graphic details. Ask open-ended questions about why characters make certain decisions and what alternatives existed. Emphasize the difference between entertainment violence and real-world consequences.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What did you think about the people in the movie?
  • How did the music make you feel?
  • What colors did you notice most?
  • What was the main problem the characters faced?
  • How did the characters show they were friends or not friends?
  • What would you do differently if you were in the story?
  • What ethical choices did the characters have to make?
  • How did the movie build suspense without showing everything?
  • What real-life situations might have similar dilemmas?
  • How does the film comment on moral ambiguity in modern society?
  • What cinematic techniques enhanced the psychological tension?
  • How might different characters' perspectives change the narrative?

Movie details

  • Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
  • Director: Tyler Perry
  • Main cast: Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2025-06-05

Story overview

STRAW is a 2025 thriller-drama with crime elements that explores complex moral dilemmas and psychological tension. The story follows characters navigating dangerous situations where trust is fragile and consequences are severe. Themes of deception, survival, and ethical boundaries are central to this TV-MA rated narrative.

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