May is that perfect sweet spot where the high (yet breezy) temperatures make you want to sit near the sunlight, cold beverage in hand, and watch a movie. And with so many new releases added to Netflix recently, there will be no shortage of content to stream. Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, horror, or drama, there’s something for everyone in our latest edition of Netflix movies to watch this May.
1. Heart Eyes
This May, you won’t want to sleep on this romantic-horror-comedy. The story follows two coworkers who, by a twisted turn of events, are hunted by a masked killer that specifically targets couples. When they’re forced to become allies, they choose to fight back—while welcoming you along for the ride. Plus, it just landed a spot on Netflix this week!
2. Exterritorial
This German thriller has been buzzing on Netflix in multiple countries, and it’s safe to say it will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows a soldier’s son who vanishes at a U.S. consulate, forcing his mother to remain on the premises to search for him. Without realizing it, however, she ends up entangling herself in the conflict.
3. The Life List
Sofia Carson stars in this romantic comedy that’s perfect for kickstarting May. When a young woman is sent by her mother on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, it leads her to discover long-kept family secrets and romance.
4. Con Mum
While the story isn’t fictionalized, this documentary will keep you guessing—and watching. It follows a chef whose life is turned upside down when a woman claiming to be his mother appears in his life. What he ends up discovering is more than he signed up for, but his story isn’t even close to over.
5. La Dolce Villa
What’s better for May than a quick trip to Italy? La Dolce Villa follows an American father who travels to Italy in hopes of keeping his daughter from restoring an old villa. What he ends up finding, however, is beauty, magic, romance, and a deeper understanding of his daughter.
6. One of Them Days
Keke Palmer is known for her incomparable talent and unbeatable humor—and in One of Them Days, she gets to show off both. When her boyfriend steals her rent money, Alyssa—played by R&B artist SZA—and her roommate, played by Palmer, scramble to find rent money in hopes of avoiding eviction. One viewer even claimed that “like great wine, this is just going to get better with age.”
7. Havoc
Last but not least, viewers are praising Havoc for its visual and audio effects, making it a piece of cinematography you won’t want to miss. Starring Tom Hardy, the story follows a bruised detective who’s forced into the criminal underworld in hopes of rescuing one politician’s estranged son, leading to a uncontrollable web of lies and deceit.
