Straw, 11 Other Tyler Perry Films You Want to See

Tyler Perry has done it again and this time, he’s not holding anything back. Straw isn’t just another film. It’s Perry at his boldest, grittiest, and most emotionally unfiltered. 

At the center of it is Taraji P. Henson, who storms through the screen with a performance so powerful, you almost forget to breathe. She’s hurt, armed, and done playing nice. It’s a film that leaves you stunned, questioning everything, and desperate for something, anything to help you recover.

But if Straw shook you up in all the best (and worst) ways, Perry’s filmography is full of similar emotional rollercoasters, stories that unravel slowly, scream loudly, and speak deeply to love, betrayal, healing, and survival.

Here are other Tyler Perry films that you’ll love if Straw cracked open something inside you:

A Fall from Grace (2020) – Netflix

A moody thriller with twists sharp enough to cut, A Fall from Grace tells the story of a woman who finds love after heartbreak—only to discover it’s all a lie. The courtroom scenes are wild, the suspense is thick, and the final reveal? Pure Perry chaos. It’s Straw’s slower, darker cousin.

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) – Paramount+, BET+, Amazon Prime

Taraji returns here too, as a bitter lounge singer who wants nothing to do with children or consequences—until three kids crash into her life. There’s anger, there’s drinking, there’s healing. And of course, there’s a gospel moment so moving it’ll catch you off guard.

The Family That Preys (2008) – Apple TV, Amazon Prime

Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates give masterclass performances in this story about two lifelong friends from different backgrounds. It’s about ambition, betrayal, and the price of loyalty. The office throwdown scene? Iconic. Quiet strength meets quiet revenge.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) –  BET+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV

This is the one that started it all. A woman discarded like yesterday’s trash by her cheating husband rebuilds herself piece by piece. It’s raw, funny, and cathartic as hell. You’ll root for her, cry with her, and cheer when she finally gets her power back.

Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) – Amazon Prime, Apple TV

If Straw made you yell at the screen, Acrimony will have you fighting with friends. Was she betrayed, or just unstable? Taraji brings the heat again, spiraling through rage, heartbreak, and haunting obsession. It’s messy and unforgettable.

Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) – Amazon Prime, Apple TV

This one will have you shaking your head and screaming, “Girl, no!” at the TV. One wrong decision sets off a chain of consequences that no amount of prayer can fix. It’s seductive, dramatic, and ends with a twist that’ll haunt you for days.

Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011) –  BET+, Hulu, Amazon Prime

Don’t let Madea’s antics fool you—this film is a sob-fest in disguise. Under the comedy is a heartbreaking story of a mother trying to pull her fractured family together before she runs out of time. Bring tissues.

Good Deeds (2012) – Amazon Prime, Apple TV

Tyler Perry plays it straight here as a polished, emotionally repressed CEO whose life is upended by a single mom. It’s one of his quieter films, but the emotional payoff is strong. Sometimes the biggest battles are the ones we fight inside.

For Colored Girls (2010) –  Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV

This is Perry at his most artistic. Adapted from Ntozake Shange’s seminal work, this film is poetic, painful, and powerful. It tackles abuse, loss, and healing with an ensemble cast that delivers unforgettable performances. It’s heavy, but important.

Daddy’s Little Girls (2007) – BET+, Amazon Prime

Idris Elba is a mechanic, a father, and a man fighting an uphill battle against an unjust system. It’s one of Perry’s most grounded and heartfelt films, a story about dignity, fatherhood, and refusing to give up when the world counts you out.

Madea Goes to Jail (2009) – Amazon Prime, BET+

Yes, Madea ends up behind bars, but the real weight of the film is carried by a young woman trying to escape the trauma of her past. It’s raw, honest, and full of redemption. Under all the comedy is a core that hits hard.