STRAW (2025) wasn’t just a film — it was a full-body experience. Tyler Perry went straight for the heart with this one, and let’s be honest… we were not ready. I walked in expecting a decent drama. I walked out feeling like I’d been punched in the soul. 😭
The way poverty, injustice, and love were shown — raw, real, and ruthless. And Tessa? Girl, I’ve got words for you, but I’ll keep it civil. Let’s just say: when I catch you, Tessa… This movie is proof that stories can still hurt beautifully.
STRAW (2025) Quotes
So here are 10 STRAW (2025) quotes that stuck with me — the kind that linger long after the credits roll.
“It’s expensive to be poor. You pay with your time, your dignity, and your life.”
🩶 The line that hit harder than any monologue in recent memory. Said by one of the mothers in a food stamp office scene — this summed up the whole movie in one sentence.
“She wasn’t loud. She wasn’t angry. She just… disappeared.”
When they realized Tessa had been gone longer than they admitted to themselves. A haunting, soft line that echoed louder than screams.
“They never looked for her because they didn’t see her in the first place.”
Said by the social worker after the final reveal. A brutal commentary on how some people just fall between the cracks… and no one notices.
“The system isn’t broken. It was built like this.”
One of the most quoted lines online already. Delivered during a courtroom scene, this one sparked goosebumps. Because truth, sadly.
“I kept her room clean. Just in case. Just in case she came back and forgave me.”
A mother’s heartbreak on full display. The grief, the guilt, the way hope becomes denial.
“They say grief comes in waves. Mine never left.”
The father, who had already lost too much — including himself. This quote will live rent-free in my head forever.
“What does survival look like when you’re not supposed to survive?”
A line spoken by Tessa in the final flashback. Knowing what happens makes it even more painful to hear.
“Sometimes the straw isn’t what broke you — it’s what finally made you feel.”
Title line moment. Soft. Devastating. It made the title make sense in a whole new way.
“I prayed. Not for help — just to be seen.”
In a monologue from a shelter resident. One of the most quietly powerful moments in the film.
“They will call her troubled. I will call her mine.”
Final quote before the credits. I was done. Absolutely wrecked. 😭
If you’ve watched STRAW, you know this was no ordinary drama. It was a slow unraveling — a gentle collapse that left you breathless. Tyler Perry crafted a quiet masterpiece. It didn’t need to shout. It just showed us everything — the cracks in society, the cracks in ourselves.
And I’m just thankful we got to feel it.
