7 New Movies to Stream in May 2024
May is almost here, and it will be an exciting month for new movies. While there are many movies to look forward to coming to theaters, there are also new ones arriving on streaming platforms that should be on your to-watch list.
Here are 7 new movies to stream in May 2024.
The Idea of You – May 2 (Prime Video)
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Jordan Aaron Hall, Jaiden Anthony, Raymond Cham Jr., Viktor White, Dakota Adan
Synopsis: “Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.”
Turtles All the Way Down – May 2 (Max)
Cast: Isabela Merced, Felix Mallard, Cree, Maliq Johnson, Judy Reyes, Poorna Jagannathan, J. Smith-Cameron
Synopsis: “Turtles All the Way down centers on mental health through 17-year-old Aza Holmes (Merced) struggling with OCD and anxiety. While dealing with obsessive thoughts that she cannot control, she’s also trying to get through school and being a teenager. When she reconnects with her childhood crush, Davis, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.”
Prom Dates – May 3 (Hulu)
Cast: Kenny Ridwan, Antonia Gentry, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zión Moreno, John Michael Higgins, Chelsea Handler, Terry Hu
Synopsis: “Greg (Kenny Ridwan) goes bananas and surprises Hannah (Julia Lester) with the ultimate promposal. “Prom Dates” follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies.”
Unfrosted – May 3 (Netflix)
Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Max Greenfield, Peter Dinklage, Bill Burr, Christian Slater, Dan Levy, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Sarah Cooper, Mikey Day, Adrian Martinez, Drew Tarver, Kyle Mooney
Synopsis: “Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars Jerry Seinfeld in his directorial debut.”
Mother of the Bride – May 9 (Netflix)
Cast: Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Chad Michael Murray, Rachael Harris, Sean Teale, Wilson Cruz, Michael McDonald, Tasneem Roc, Dalip Sondhi
Synopsis: “A doting mom jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter’s wedding — only to discover the groom’s father is the ex she hasn’t seen in decades.”
Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – May 17 (Shudder)
Cast: Fanny Leander Bornedal, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Alex Høgh Andersen, Sara Viktoria Bjerregaard, Kim Bodnia, Vibeke Hastrup, Pelle Emil Hebsgaard, Casper Kjær Jensen, Sonny Lindberg
Synopsis: “Emma takes on a night watch job to unravel the mystery of her parents’ disappearance nearly thirty years ago. But when she confronts serial killer Wörmer in his cell, she awakens him from a coma, triggering a series of catastrophic events.”
Atlas – May 24 (Netflix)
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla
Synopsis: “Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.”
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