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3 days ago
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This Wild Tyler Perry Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Straw' is the most popular movie on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The melodramatic Tyler Perry-directed thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling, overworked single mother who, after experiencing a devastatingly bad day, snaps when she reaches her final straw. That fallout comes after getting wrapped up in two murders and a mistaken bank robbery, all while fighting to get back to her daughter. Despite Henson's strong leading performance, critics said the film suffers from the same issues that plague many Perry-written projects. Still, it earned a huge reaction from audiences, which would explain its high Netflix ranking. In addition to Henson, 'Straw' also stars Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Glynn Turman, Rockmond Dunbar and Sinbad. The movie premiered on Netflix on June 6. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. After a successful theatrical release this spring, 'The Accountant 2' is now trending at No. 1 on Prime Video. The Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal-led sequel reunites the duo as forensic accountant Christian Wolff and his lethal brother, Brax, respectively, to track down a ruthless network of assassins. The top movie on Hulu right now is an animated sci-fi anthology about a fierce intergalactic hunter. 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' directed by Dan Trachtenberg, revives the franchise to follow a Viking warrior, a Japanese ninja and a World War II fighter pilot who face off against the titular killer. The film's voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez and Michael Biehn. Robert De Niro returns for another crime drama in 'The Alto Knights,' which is currently No. 1 on Max. The Barry Levinson-directed film follows two of New York's most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (both played by De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets, per the synopsis. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. 'Mountainhead' Tries To Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros — But Fails Miserably The New 'Final Destination' Movie Is Fun But Has 1 Huge Plot Hole Mara Brock Akil Continues Her Black Love Legacy With 'Forever'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Wild Tyler Perry Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Straw' is the most popular movie on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The melodramatic Tyler Perry-directed thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling, overworked single mother who, after experiencing a devastatingly bad day, snaps when she reaches her final straw. That fallout comes after getting wrapped up in two murders and a mistaken bank robbery, all while fighting to get back to her daughter. Despite Henson's strong leading performance, critics said the film suffers from the same issues that plague many Perry-written projects. Still, it earned a huge reaction from audiences, which would explain its high Netflix ranking. In addition to Henson, 'Straw' also stars Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Glynn Turman, Rockmond Dunbar and Sinbad. The movie premiered on Netflix on June 6. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. After a successful theatrical release this spring, 'The Accountant 2' is now trending at No. 1 on Prime Video. The Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal-led sequel reunites the duo as forensic accountant Christian Wolff and his lethal brother, Brax, respectively, to track down a ruthless network of assassins. The top movie on Hulu right now is an animated sci-fi anthology about a fierce intergalactic hunter. 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' directed by Dan Trachtenberg, revives the franchise to follow a Viking warrior, a Japanese ninja and a World War II fighter pilot who face off against the titular killer. The film's voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez and Michael Biehn. Robert De Niro returns for another crime drama in 'The Alto Knights,' which is currently No. 1 on Max. The Barry Levinson-directed film follows two of New York's most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (both played by De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets, per the synopsis. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. 'Mountainhead' Tries To Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros — But Fails Miserably The New 'Final Destination' Movie Is Fun But Has 1 Huge Plot Hole Mara Brock Akil Continues Her Black Love Legacy With 'Forever'
