Top Picks: All the must-see movies on Netflix in May (2023)

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Extraction 2

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler RakeExtraction 2, the sequel to the hit Netflix action movieextraction. Barely surviving the events of the first film, Rake returns as an Australian covert ops mercenary entrusted with another deadly mission: to rescue the beaten family of a ruthless Georgian mobster from the prison where they are being held.

Run, run Rabbit

While we may never get the "Shiv" fix again, Sarah Snook will grace your screens in this mystery horror packed with all the twists and turns. As a fertility doctor, Sarah (Snook) has a deep understanding of the life cycle. But when she is forced to understand her daughter's increasingly bizarre behavior, Sarah must question her own beliefs and face a ghost from her past.

Travel

Let's just say if Jennifer Lopez is in it, we should watch it. INTravel-A deadly killer comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years ago, fleeing from dangerous men.

The last kingdom: seven kings must die

Fantasy lovers, this is for you. When King Edward dies, peace is threatened as his two would-be heirs, Aethelstan and Aelfweard, vie for the crown. Uhtred learns that Æthelstan, once his protégé and protégé, will fight on horseback to help ensure victory, but the young prince has fallen under a dark influence. And when Æthelstan's actions threaten life as Uhtred has known, Uhtred must decide whether he is loyal to the king or to his homeland.

white noise

There is hype everywherewhite noiserightly. Combining family drama, comedy and mayhem, bookworms already know that this Noah Baumbach (remember, fromMarriage history?)Spider is inspired by the famous book of the same name by Don Delillo. This Adam Driver movie is based on a troubled suburban family life that is quickly turned upside down when a nearby chemical spill triggers "The Airborne Toxic Event".

Glass onions: the secret of the blades

That's why some say it could be one of the best Netflix movies of all time, but we leave that decision up to you. Benoit Blanc returns to strip the layers in another Rian Johnson crime thriller. This new adventure leads the intrepid detective to a luxurious private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he got there is only the first of many mysteries.

Good nurse

Amy, a compassionate nurse and single mother battling life-threatening heart disease, is pushed to her physical and emotional limits by the difficult and demanding night shifts in the intensive care unit. But help comes when Charlie, a caring and empathetic fellow nurse, starts working in her ward. Spending long nights in the hospital, the two become quite good friends, but a series of mysterious patient deaths sets off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect. I don't want to drive you crazy, but this one is based on true events.

Blond

Based on Joyce Carol Oates' bestseller, The Blonde offers a fresh take on the life of one of Hollywood's most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her fleeting childhood as Norma Jeane, to her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines between fact and fiction to explore the deepening divide between her public and private selves. Absolutely inevitable.

Next 356 days

If you've been following the Netflix version of the famous 365 days trilogy (based on the acclaimed book series), you'll be happy to know that the latest iteration is ready to hit your screens. Basically, the series is about a very toxic love affair between husband and wife duo, Massimo (a bit of a mafia boss) and Laura.

While the second movie ended with Laura being shot by Massimo's ex-girlfriend, there's also an unresolved feud between Massimo and his twin brother, we won't be spoilering for those who haven't seen it. Basically, the movies are quite spicy and chaotic, anti-romantic and addictive in the best possible way.

Daily change

In this action movie, Jamie Foxx plays a hard-working dad who only wants to give his reckless daughter a good life. However, his regular job cleaning pools in the San Fernando Valley is a cover for his true source of income, hunting and killing vampires with the International Union of Vampire Hunters.

reinsurance

Living on the brink of bankruptcy with her snobbish family, Anne Elliot (Dakota Johnson) is "an independent woman with a modern sensibility." When Frederick Wentworth - the brat she let escape - returns to her life, Anne must choose between leaving her past behind her and searching for true love. Book lovers know that this is an adaptation of a Jane Austen novel.

Gray man

As one of the best action movies on Netflix,Gray manis a CIA agent of Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), better known as Sierra Six. Gentry has been broken out of federal prison and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton). Things are changing, however, and now Six is ​​being hunted around the world by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a former CIA member who will stop at nothing to eliminate him.

Love and ice cream

Oh yes, let the escape from reality begin. Although this movie is not for everyone (except those who absolutely love itEmilia in Pariszknow capital letters)it's the kind of movie you can turn on to take a break from the news or, you know, strong crime documentaries. Lina, a 17-year-old American, finds herself in a situation where she has to go to Rome to honor her mother's memory. Catapulted into an unknown land, too cluttered and chaotic for her serious, methodical and even slightly nerdy nature, she must deal with her obsessions, fears and anxieties. As for us, we love this one for its Italian photomontages and beautiful Roma scenery.

interceptor

On that note, everyone is interested in dope action movies on Netflix, so if you're a fan of adrenaline-pumping movies, you'll want to delve intointerceptor. Tough and depressed, Captain JJ Collins (Elsa Pataky) becomes commander of a reclusive nuclear missile interceptor base in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after being unfairly fired from her dream job at the Pentagon.

Energetic

Adam Sandler is back and this time he plays a basketball scout. After discovering a one-of-a-kind player with a troubled past, Stanley Beren (Sandler) takes it upon himself to bring the phenomenon to the United States without his team's permission. Against all odds, they have one more chance to prove they have what it takes to make it to the NBA.

Spinnenkop

Okay, we're here for Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller. Based on the short story The New Yorker by George Saunders,Spinnenkopis a genre-changing and darkly funny psychological thriller directed by Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy, Top Gun: Maverick), I didn't call Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland).

last year

Let's face it, a movie starring Rebel Wilson is always a good idea, and this Netflix comedy is a win-win. After a cheerleader (Rebel Wilson) falls off a pyramid and slips into a 20-year coma, she wakes up at 37, ready to return to high school, reclaim her status, and claim the prom queen crown. she missed it. her. We also like this one because it has another Aussie you know: Angourie Rice.

Choose or die

Let's face it, Asa Butterfield never disappoints, so get your feet up and get ready to sink your teeth into the new Netflix horror,Choose or die. After launching a lost 80s survival horror game, a young programmer unleashes a hidden curse that tears apart reality, forcing her to make horrific decisions and face deadly consequences.

365 days: This day

It's okay if you missed the hype365 iin 2020, you can save your pop culture by standing behind the sequel -365 days: This day. Polish-American erotic thriller (yes, expect lots of twists,50 shades of Graystyle) Laura and Massimo's stories and their new beginnings. However, Massimo's family ties and the mysterious man who interferes in Laura's life threaten their entire relationship.

Between

Fancy a supernatural love story? You are lucky.Betweenis your next "cruise control" that revolves around teenage girl Tessa (Joey King) who, after spending most of her childhood wandering around in foster care, doesn't believe she deserves a love story of her own.

defroster

In 1909, a Danish polar expedition led by Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) attempted to overturn the United States' claims to northeastern Greenland. Two men manage to find evidence that Greenland is in fact an island, but getting back to the ship takes longer than expected. The two battle extreme hunger, fatigue, and a polar bear attack, and when they finally return to base, their ship is crushed by ice and the camp is abandoned.

A flash of happiness

Get ready for this Hitchcock thriller that follows a wealthy couple who arrive at their cottage only to find it has been robbed - we know, the deepest plot, but stick with it, you won't be disappointed. Windfall also features some familiar faces, including Lily Collins, Jason Segel (as the villain, can you believe it?) and Jesse Plemons.

Adam from Eve

Without a doubt one of the best movies on NetflixAdam from Eveis a mystery drama wrapped in vivid graphics that mix 3DCD and 2D live-action animation. High school student Aki is looking for her friend Taki, who suddenly disappeared before her eyes. He wanders into a strange world created by the mysterious being "Hitotsume-sama". Following Taki's voice, he finds a fictional Shibuya that is neither a dream nor reality.

She saved Ruby

We mean, how can you go wrong with another movie about his man and his dog? Based on a true story, state agent Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 search and rescue team, but no one gives him a chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of a home, but her hopes are dashed. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, their unshakable bond helps them face their toughest challenge.

Black cancer

Black canceris a Swedish action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world torn apart by war. During a long, harsh winter, six soldiers go on a secret mission across a frozen archipelago, risking their lives to deliver a mysterious package that could end the war. When they enter hostile territory, they have no idea what dangers lie ahead or whom, if anyone, to trust. But for Caroline Edh, who became an ice skater, the mission is completely different.

Project Adam

If you are excited to think, you will love itProject Adam. Deep in the world of sci-fi, after accidentally crashing in 2022, time-travelling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a grand old mission to save the future.

Weekend trip

Grab some popcorn, a warm blanket and get ready for a Netflix crime thriller. The Weekend Away, starring Leighton Meester, is based on Sarah Alderson's 2020 bestseller of the same name, and let's just say the book has a pretty heavy twist at the end. A weekend trip to Croatia goes awry when Beth (Leighton Meester) is framed for the murder of her best friend (Christina Wolfe). Some have likened this Netflix version to an all-female Bourne movie, and we believe… there's only one way to find out.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Melody, her teenage sister Lila, and their friends Dante and Ruth head to the remote Texas town of Harlow to start a new, idealistic venture. Of course, their big dream quickly turns into an absolute nightmare when they accidentally enter Leatherface's iconic house. If you've seen the movie Texas Chainsaw, you know he's a deranged serial killer just back on the hunt. Also, this film features a cameo appearance by Sally Hardesty (Olwen Fouéré), the sole survivor of his infamous 1973 massacre, who seeks revenge.

The prodigal daughter

We love when Netflix starts streaming highly anticipated movies early in the year, so get ready for all that Olivia Coleman has to offer in Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut -The prodigal daughter. In it, Leda (Olivia Coleman) meets a mother and her young daughter while on vacation in Italy. This psychological thriller also features Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Mescal and Dagmara Dominczyk.

Don't look up

Don't look upfollows Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy graduate student and her professor, Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) makes a startling discovery of a comet orbiting the solar system. Problem - it's on a direct collision course with Earth.

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