New on Netflix May 2023
Here are all the new movies and shows you can stream on Netflix in May, including the Tom Hanks hit “A Man Called Otto” and the Netflix spinoff “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.” Check out our picks for the 10 best things you can stream this month, starting today.
American Gangster
Ambition and corruption clash in 1970s Harlem, where a charismatic drug kingpin (Denzel Washington) rises to power and faces off with an upright detective (Russell Crowe) and deadly rivals. Directed by Ridley Scott, a mostly good thriller that has a legion of fans thanks to the magnetic star performances. (Now available)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Groovy British secret agent Austin Powers (Mike Myers) must foil the sinister schemes of Dr. Evil (also Myers). Hilarious spy movie spoof might be the best work of Myers’ career. The two just-OK sequels are also streaming. (Now available)
The Cable Guy
After moving to a new apartment, a recently single man (Matthew Broderick) hires a cable guy (Jim Carrey) to hook up his TV and gets a clingy, overzealous new friend instead. Exceptionally weird (and underrated!) comedy written by Judd Apatow and directed by Ben Stiller, featuring one of Carrey’s best performances to date. (Now available)
Conan the Barbarian
Brave warrior Conan the Barbarian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) rises to defend the people of Hyboria after evil forces slaughter his family and fellow villagers. Arnold’s first true Hollywood vehicle showed his action chops, right before he became the Terminator and one of the biggest movie stars in the world. (Now available)
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Léon: The Professional
When his neighbors are killed by a DEA agent, a hired assassin (Jean Reno) becomes the reluctant guardian of a young girl (Natalie Portman) who begins to follow in his footsteps. Thoughtful thriller from acclaimed director Luc Besson, with a manic turn from the great Gary Oldman. (Now available)
Pitch Perfect
It’s a musical showdown an a cappella group revamps their stodgy style to take on a men’s choir in a university competition. Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson star in this winning musical comedy that spawned two sequels. (Now available)
Steel Magnolias
Are you even Southern if you haven’t seen this? Six women in a small town share gossip and solve problems at the local beauty parlor, anchoring each other through life’s ups and downs. Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, and Olympia Dukakis with Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah and Julia Roberts star. Grab a tissue box. (Now available)
READ: 18 movies that totally get the South
Traffic
A U.S. drug czar learns his teenage daughter is an addict in this Oscar-winning saga that weaving three snapshots of America’s drug war. From “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Magic Mike” director Steven Soderbergh, this outstanding drama stars Benicio Del Toro, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Don Cheadle and Dennis Quaid. (Now available)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel. (May 4)
A Man Called Otto
Tom Hanks plays a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all until a young family moves in nearby, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. (May 6)
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Season 3
OK, one more. Tim Robinson returns for a third season of some of the best absurdist comedy in decades. You’ll laugh until it hurts, then you’ll watch the clips hundreds of times for the rest of your life. (May 30)
MORE MOVIES & TV (from Netflix)
May 1
Above Suspicion
Airport
Airport ‘77
Airport 1975
American Gangster
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Black Hawk Down
The Cable Guy
Captain Phillips
Chicken Run
Cliffhanger
Conan the Barbarian
The Croods
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Dawn of the Dead
Flight
For Colored Girls
Girl, Interrupted
The Glass Castle
Home Again
Hop
Igor
Kindergarten Cop
Last Action Hero
Legends of the Fall
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
Léon: The Professional
Marshall
Paranormal Activity
Peter Pan (2003)
Pitch Perfect
Rainbow High, Season 3
Rugrats, Seasons 1-2
The Smurfs, Season 1
Starship Troopers
Steel Magnolias
The Tale of Despereaux
This Is the End
Traffic
Vampires
The Wedding Date
The Young Victoria
May 2
Love Village
The Tailor
May 3
Jewish Matchmaking
Great British Baking Show: Juniors, Season 7
May 4
Arctic Dogs
Larva Family
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Sanctuary
May 6
A Man Called Otto
May 8
Justice League, Seasons 1-2
Justice League Unlimited, Seasons 1-2
May 9
Documentary Now! Season 4
Hannah Gadsby: Something Special
May 10
Dance Brothers
Missing: Dead or Alive?
Queen Cleopatra
May 11
Royalteen: Princess Margrethe
St. Vincent
Ultraman, Season 3
May 12
Black Knight
Call Me Kate
The Mother
Mulligan
Queer Eye, Season 7
May 13
UglyDolls
May 16
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me
May 17
Faithfully Yours
Fanfic
La Reina del Sur, Season 3
McGregor Forever
Rhythm + Flow France, Season 2
Working: What We Do All Day
May 18
Kitti Katz
XO, Kitty
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune
May 19
Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom
Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery
Muted
Selling Sunset, Season 6
Young, Famous & African, Season 2
May 22
The Batman, Seasons 1-5
The Boss Baby
The Creature Cases: Chapter 3
May 23
All American, Season 5
MerPeople
Victim/Suspect
Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer
May 24
Hard Feelings
Mother’s Day
Rhythm + Flow France, Season 2 (new episodes)
The Ultimatum: Queer Love
May 25
FUBAR
May 26
Barbecue Showdown, Season 2
Blood & Gold
Dirty Grandpa
Tin & Tina
Turn of the Tide
May 30
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Season 3
May 31
Heartland, Season 15
Mixed by Erry
The Ultimatum: Queer Love (new episodes)