If you loved Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw,’ then you’ll enjoy these other Tyler Perry movies
If You Loved Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw,’ You’ll Love These 10 Heart-Wrenching Films
Tyler Perry’s Straw is one of his rawest, most radical films yet—with Taraji P. Henson delivering a powerhouse performance that’s as explosive as it is devastating. If the film left you emotionally wrecked (and still thinking about that ending), you’re not alone.
Luckily, Perry has built a career on stories that break hearts, challenge morals, and leave audiences in tears. Here are 10 Tyler Perry films that hit just as hard as Straw—each packed with drama, betrayal, and those signature emotional gut-punches.
1. A Fall from Grace (2020)
Where to Watch: Netflix
A recently divorced woman falls for a charming new man—only to realize she’s trapped in a web of lies and manipulation. Moody, tense, and packed with twists, this thriller builds to a courtroom showdown that’s as unhinged as it is satisfying. Perfect for fans of Straw’s psychological tension.
2. I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)
Where to Watch: Paramount+, BET+, Amazon Prime
Taraji P. Henson stars as April, a nightclub singer whose life is upended when her niece and nephews crash into her chaotic world. Classic Perry themes—self-destruction, redemption, and that one gospel moment that’ll make you cry—are on full display.
3. The Family That Preys (2008)
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime
An underrated drama starring Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates as two women from different worlds, bound by friendship and torn apart by betrayal. Power, ambition, and family loyalty collide—plus, it has one of Perry’s most iconic confrontational scenes.
4. Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Where to Watch: BET+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV
The film that started it all. Kimberly Elise plays Helen, a woman discarded by her wealthy husband—until her revenge arc begins. If Straw had you yelling at the screen, this one will too.
5. Acrimony (2018)
Where to Watch: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime
Taraji P. Henson owns this psychological thriller about a woman scorned—and pushed to the edge. Messy, obsessive, and wildly divisive, this film will have you debating who was really wrong long after the credits roll.
6. Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Apple TV
A cautionary tale about infidelity, with Jurnee Smollett as a woman whose one reckless decision destroys her marriage—and her life. Perry delivers a brutal moral lesson here.
7. Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)
Where to Watch: BET+, Hulu, Amazon Prime
Don’t let Madea’s antics fool you—this film is a sneak-attack tearjerker. A dying mother tries to reunite her fractured family, blending Perry’s signature humor with raw, emotional depth.
8. Good Deeds (2012)
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Apple TV
A rare subdued Perry drama, starring Tyler Perry and Thandiwe Newton in a story about privilege, struggle, and unexpected connections. Quiet but deeply moving.
9. For Colored Girls (2010)
Where to Watch: Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV
Perry’s adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem is a masterclass in Black women’s pain and resilience. With an all-star cast (Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Thandie Newton), this one is heavy but essential.
10. Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, BET+
Beyond the chaos, this film hides a shockingly deep subplot about a sex worker (Keshia Knight Pulliam) fighting for redemption. Classic Perry themes of second chances shine here.
Final Verdict
If Straw proved Tyler Perry knows how to wreck your emotions, these 10 films will keep the momentum going. From psychological thrillers (Acrimony) to tear-jerking dramas (For Colored Girls), Perry’s filmography is a rollercoaster of Black pain, resilience, and catharsis—all in a league of their own.
Which one will you watch next?