The 10 Best Movies Added To Netflix In May 2023
Netflix is serving up some incredible content this May in the form of films and specials that will do everything from take your breath away with immersive action and drama to transport you on an epic international and multilingual journey from the comforts of home. Whether you’re looking for something intense, informative, or funny, Netflix has got you covered. Keep reading for the streamer’s best new movies coming in May.
- Soft and quiet (2022)
The thriller, which plays out in real time, follows a single afternoon in the life of an elementary school teacher as she organizes a mixer of like-minded women. When the group heads home, the teacher encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.
- Leon: the professional (1994)
“Leon: The Professional,” also known simply as “Léon,” is a 1994 French thriller film directed by Luc Besson. The movie stars Jean Reno as Léon, a professional hitman, and Natalie Portman in her feature film debut as Mathilda, a young girl who becomes his protégée.
- Pitch perfect (2012)
“Pitch Perfect” is a musical comedy film released in 2012. It was directed by Jason Moore and written by Kay Cannon. The film follows the story of Beca Mitchell, a rebellious college freshman who joins an all-female a cappella group called the Barden Bellas.
The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell, Skylar Astin as Jesse Swanson, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, and Brittany Snow as Chloe Beale, among others. The characters bring their unique personalities and musical talents to the story, creating an entertaining and comedic experience.
- Dawn of the dead (2004)
“Dawn of the Dead” is a 2004 horror film directed by Zack Snyder. It is a remake of George A. Romero’s 1978 film of the same name. The movie falls into the zombie apocalypse genre and follows a group of survivors who take refuge in a shopping mall as the world is overrun by zombies.
Overall, “Dawn of the Dead” is regarded as a successful and well-received remake that pays homage to its predecessor while delivering its own thrilling and gruesome experience for horror fans.
- Girl, interrupted (1999)
“Girl, Interrupted” is a 1999 drama film directed by James Mangold. It is based on the memoir of the same name by Susanna Kaysen, which chronicles her experiences in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. The film explores themes of mental illness, identity, and the struggles faced by young women in a society that often misunderstands and stigmatizes them.
- Captain Phillips (2013)
“Captain Phillips” is a 2013 biographical drama film directed by Paul Greengrass. The movie is based on the true story of the hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009. It stars Tom Hanks in the titular role of Captain Richard Phillips, the ship’s commanding officer.
- Above suspicion (2019)
The movie “Above Suspicion” is a crime thriller released in 2019. It is directed by Phillip Noyce and based on the true story of the FBI’s first murder investigation of an agent in the United States. The film stars Emilia Clarke as Susan Smith, a small-town woman in Kentucky who becomes involved with an FBI agent named Mark Putnam, played by Jack Huston.
- This is the end (2013)
“This Is the End” is a 2013 apocalyptic comedy film directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The movie features an ensemble cast playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The story follows these celebrities as they face the end of the world during a massive global apocalypse.
- Home again (2017)
“Home Again” is a 2017 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. The movie stars Reese Witherspoon in the lead role and follows the story of a recently separated woman who opens her home to three young aspiring filmmakers.
- Last action hero (1993)
“Last Action Hero” is a 1993 action-comedy film directed by John McTiernan. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as fictional action hero Jack Slater and Austin O’Brien as Danny Madigan, a young boy who gets transported into the world of his favorite action movies.