All of the Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix This May

Starring: The late Tupac Shakur, Duane Martin, Marlon Wayans, and Bernie Mac
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Directed by Jeff Pollack, Above the Rim follows the relationship that a promising high school basketball star has with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star turned security guard.
In Short: Get the tissues ready.

Starring: Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, and Sean Young
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Jim Carrey stars a barely competent private detective that is tasked with figuring out who kidnapped Snowflake, the Miami Dolphins' mascot.
In Short: Get ready to laugh a lot.

Starring: Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Michael J. Fox becomes an unexpected time traveler, who travels back in time to meet his future parents, and accidentally interrupts a few things in his former present.
In Short: It's not as confusing as it sounds and is rather funny.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, and David Kelly
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Johnny Depp takes on the role of eccentric chocolate factory owner, Willy Wonka, in this dark family comedy, that explores five kids' discovery into the magical universe that is the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Tim Burton directs it, so expect some dark twists along the way.
In Short: You may or may not ever want to have bubblegum ever again.

Starring: Gerard Butler, O'Shea Jackson Jr. Pablo Schreiber, and 50 Cent
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Firearms, explosives, and cliché catchphrases are all on the cards in this action film that follows a crew of bank robbers plotting to rob the Federal Reserve.
In Short: When are they going to learn that planning a heist, more specifically one targeting the Federal Reserve, is never going to end well?

Starring: Jim Carrey, Tèa Leoni, and Alec Baldwin
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: After losing their high paying cooperate jobs, a couple turns to robbing banks in an attempt to maintain their standard of living.
In Short: Someone gets pretty greedy, and we have a newfound crush on Jim Carrey.

Starring: Darren Criss, Samara Weaving, Jim Parsons, Patti LuPone, and David Corenswet
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Set in the years following the Second World War, Hollywood follows a group of actors and actresses attempts to make it big.
In Short: We can't wait to see Darren Criss back on our silver-screen, and we hear the show is emotional, so we'll be watching it with ample tissues at bay.

Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Sacha Baron
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: After a failed rescue leaves our favorite band of animals stranded in Africa, Alex, the lion, slowly begins to realize that he has very little in common with the locals.
In Short: No, we're not too old to watch cartoons. And, yes, we will be watching it with our parents.

Starring: Ethan Hawke, James Ransone, and Fred Thompson
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Ethan Hawkes plays a true-crime writer that discovers several sinister videotapes, documenting murders that took place in the house that he just bought. Things get pretty weird shortly after that.
In Short: We won't be watching this past sunset.

Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, and Tilda Swinton
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1
Synopsis: Brad Pitt's character gets younger and hotter by the minute in this award-winning drama, directed by David Fincher
In Short: It might be trippy, but if anyone can do it, it's Brad Pitt.

Starring: Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston, Oliver James, and Jonathan Pryce
Premiering on Netflix on: May 1

Synopsis: Amanda Bynes' character travels to Europe to find her father, who just so happens to be a British politician.
In Short: Oliver James is rather hunky, and we miss seeing Amanda Bynes on our screens. Pre-face tattoo, that is.

Starring: Jerry Seinfeld – duh
Premiering on Netflix on: May 5
Synopsis: The hour-long comedy special sees famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld tackle talking and texting, along with bad buffets and so-called "great" restaurants. He also touches on the magic that is Pop-tarts.
In Short: Looks like someone isn't too happy with modern society.

Starring: Michelle Obama
Premiering on Netflix on: May 6
Synopsis: The documentary follows former First Lady of the USA, Michelle Obama's life before and after the White House, as well as her soon to commence 34-city tour to promote her memoir of the same name.

In Short: We really like Michelle Obama.

Starring: Caterine Reitman, Dani Kind, and Juno Rinaldi
Premiering on Netflix on: May 6
Synopsis: Maternity leave is over, and it's time for four moms to return to their work-life in Toronto. Nothing like juggling family life with busy work schedules. But we're sure they can do it.
In Short: We're so ready.

Starring: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, and James Marsden
Premiering on Netflix on: May 8
Synopsis: More adventures filled with laughter and hatred await us in this witty yet rather offbeat comedy series.
In Short: We wonder how much screen-time James Marsden will get this season.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot, and Elisabeth Shue
Premiering on Netflix on: May 8
Synopsis: Jennifer Lawrence takes on the role of Elissa, a seemingly stressed teenager who moves to the countryside with her mom, Sarah. All seems to go well until she realizes that she has moved next door to a house that was once home to a double homicide. Nice.
In Short: The movie didn't do too well at the Box Office, but we think J-Law did an excellent job. Also, Lawrence sings in the movie, and she's not bad.

Starring: Nick Liberato, Karin Bohn, and Dennis Prescott
Premiering on Netflix on: May 8
Synopsis: The famous trio return to save more failing restaurants across the globe.
In Short: The feel-good series is best watched with dinner in hand.

Starring: Diana Gómez, Silma López, and Paula Malia
Premiering on Netflix on: May 8
Synopsis: The witty comedy based on Elísabet Benavent, follows a writer's marital crises.
In Short: The show has been labelled as romantic and emotional, so we suggest watching it with your ride or die.

Starring: KJ Apa, Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart, and Cole Sprouse
Premiering on Netflix on: May 14
Synopsis: More murders, drama, and young love await us when Archie, Veronica, and Betty return to clean up after a murder. Yikes.
In Short: We're so happy that we (hopefully) no longer have to hear about the Gargoyle King.

Starring: Ben Platt
Premiering on Netflix on: May 20
Synopsis: The hour and 25-minute-long concert sees The Politician star, Ben Platt, alongside his band, perform several songs from his debut LP "Sing to Me Instead."
In Short: Ben Platt can really sing.

Starring: Ana Valeria Becerrli, Michael Ronda, and Yankel Stevan
Premiering on Netflix on: May 22
Synopsis: The Spanish series follows Ana Valeria Becerrli character's, Sofía, attempt to catch a hacker, who begins releasing students' secrets for all the school to read.
In Short: Think Gossip Girl meets Riverdale.

Starring: Fareed Zakaria, Sanjay Gupta, and Hari Kondabolu
Premiering on Netflix on: May 23
Synopsis: The docu-series follows four spelling bee constants' hopes of becoming the next Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The documentary allows highlights the pressures associated with the competition, as well as how Indian Americans have ruled it since the late 90s.
In Short: We already feel smarter.

Starring: Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, and Kevin Garnett
Premiering on Netflix on: May 25
Synopsis: The gritty drama follows a New York jeweler's attempt to keep debut collectors at bay while thinking of ways to come up with the money. PS: It involves crime and weapons.
In Short: Adam Sandler is sure to bring some of his signature humor along with him.

Starring: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, and Diana Silvers
Premiering on Netflix on: May 29
Synopsis: Steve Carell stars as a four-star general, who teams up with an eccentric scientist to create the US military's latest agency, Space Force.
In Short: We're pretty excited to see Diana Silvers'. She was brilliant in Booksmart. We're also excited to laugh with Steve Carell again.