Since its launch on June 6, “Straw,” the most recent film written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry has been a constant dialog starter. Opinions have been excessive with some individuals saying it’s Perry’s greatest movie (“The Household That Preys” want to have a phrase) and others claiming its extra of the identical—one other film showcasing some down-on-her-luck Black girl who simply can’t appear to get it collectively. Regardless of the place you fall on that spectrum, one that is for sure and two factor’s for positive: it looks like all people was watching “Straw” over the previous week.
The numbers again that up. In accordance with Netflix, for the week of June 2 by June 8, “Straw” was over 25 million occasions and clocked over 45 million hours of viewing.
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION VIEWS.
For some context and perspective, “Straw” racked up these form of numbers with solely two full days. Once more, Tyler Perry’s newest thriller got here out on June 6. IN TWO DAYS, the film did these form of numbers. The second most watched film over that very same time span was “Now You See Me,” a 2013 movie that was a worldwide smash upon its launch. It hit Netflix on June 1 and was considered virtually 5 million occasions. “Straw,” in two days was considered five-times extra usually than the second most considered movie in 5 much less days.
Moreover, it was within the prime 10 in 81 international locations world wide. The listing of nations the place it was the #1 film consists of, however shouldn’t be restricted to, america, Venezuela, Bolivia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico and Panama, amongst a litany of others.
In celebration of the accomplishment, Henson posted a thanks to the entire viewers to her Instagram web page.
“Y’all… whew. Thanks from the underside of my coronary heart for watching STRAW on @netflix. This one took me on a journey—deep, uncooked, actual—and I’m so grateful it’s touchdown with you the way in which it landed with me,” she began.
“To everybody who cried, mirrored, and felt one thing… I see you. I really feel you. That’s why we do that,” which, actually consists of each single one who watched the movie. My very own sister actually texted me as I used to be scripting this that the movie made her cry and beckoned the remainder of my household to observe it. Household, proper?
“STRAW is now #1 globally on Netflix—and that’s due to YOU. I really like seeing your posts, feedback, your outpouring of affection. Hold watching. Hold sharing. And maintain exhibiting up for the tales that transfer us.”
In conclusion, she ensured that she fulfilled her obligation as a Black particular person to acknowledge who really made all of it occur.
“GOD GETS ALL OF THE GLORY!!! Love y’all.”
I’d inform you all that “Straw” was at the moment on Netflix, however primarily based on the numbers, plainly all people already is aware of.
