Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# STRAW - Parental Guide
This R-rated thriller follows a single mother pushed to a desperate breaking point, featuring strong violence and language throughout. The film contains moderate sexual content and intense dramatic scenes that explore crime and desperation. It's not appropriate for children and is intended for mature audiences only.
About this movie
Genre
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Synopsis
What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.
Cast
Taraji P. Henson
Janiyah Wiltkinson
Teyana Taylor
Detective Kay Raymond
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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