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The 18 greatest motion pictures coming to Netflix in Might

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Jennifer Lopez in "The Mom."

  • Try the very best motion pictures on Netflix this month.
  • The streamer could have classics just like the "Austin Powers" trilogy and "Pitch Excellent."
  • Plus, the Netflix unique "The Mom," starring Jennifer Lopez, premieres this month.
"Austin Powers: Worldwide Man of Thriller" (Might 1)

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Mike Myers in "Austin Powers: Worldwide Man of Thriller."

Sit again and revel in Mike Myers' memorable character Austin Powers on this memorable love letter to the spy style of the Sixties.

The comedy led to an unlikely hit trilogy with sequels "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," and "Austin Powers in Goldmember." All three can be found now on Netflix.

"Black Hawk Down" (Might 1)

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Josh Hartnett in "Black Hawk Down."

This gritty battle film depicts a US Black Hawk helicopter that goes down in enemy territory throughout a raid in Mogadishu in 1993. We watch the heroic rescue mission to save lots of the survivors.

The film stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore, Orlando Bloom, Tom Hardy, and Sam Shepard.

"The Cable Man" (Might 1)

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(L-R) Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey in "The Cable Man."

Ben Stiller's darkish comedy stars Jim Carrey as an uncommon cable-repair man who turns into determined for the friendship of considered one of his prospects, performed by Matthew Broderick.

Although the film acquired combined evaluations when it opened in theaters, it's since gained a cult following due to Carrey's over-the-top efficiency.

"Captain Phillips" (Might 1)

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Tom Hanks in "Captain Phillips."

Tom Hanks delivers a strong efficiency on this true story that chronicles the primary American ship to be hijacked in 200 years.

"Cliffhanger" (Might 1)

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Sylvester Stallone in "Cliffhanger."

In the event you're searching for a superb motion film to look at this month, you possibly can't go incorrect with this Sylvester Stallone basic.

In it, he performs a mountain climber who’s out of the blue entangled in a heist when a buddy (Michael Rooker) is compelled to assist retrieve packages of money which are caught within the Colorado Rockies.

John Lithgow is nice because the film's villain.

"Flight" (Might 1)

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Denzel Washington in "Flight."

Denzel Washington acquired an Oscar nomination for his highly effective efficiency as a talented pilot who saves all of the passengers when his aircraft malfunctions — however it's later revealed he was intoxicated whereas doing it.

Issues spiral uncontrolled when his habit grows within the midst of his hero public profile.

"Lady, Interrupted" (Might 1)

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(L-R) Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie in "Lady, Interrupted."

With a strong ensemble forged made up of Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Britanny Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Jared Leto, and Whoopi Goldberg, we observe Susanna (Ryder) throughout her keep in a psychological hospital throughout the tumultuous late Sixties.

"Kindergarten Cop" (Might 1)

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Kindergarten Cop."

Arnold Schwarzenegger performed towards kind on this film and delivered a hilarious comedic efficiency as a rugged cop who should go undercover as a kindergarten trainer to catch a harmful legal.

"Final Motion Hero" (Might 1)

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Final Motion Hero."

This Schwarzenegger film was a giant box-office bust when it opened in 1993, however it's one of the crucial distinctive motion motion pictures within the star's filmography.

It boasts over-the-top motion and a great deal of jokes pegged to the style, Hollywood, and Schwarzenegger.

"Legends of the Fall" (Might 1)

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(L-R) Henry Thomas, Brad Pitt, and Aidan Quinn in "Legends of the Fall."

Set in 1900s Montana, this drama appears to be like at a household that’s crippled to its core attributable to love, battle, and betrayal.

Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Henry Thomas, Anthony Hopkins, and Julia Ormond all give unbelievable performances.

"Léon: The Skilled" (Might 1)

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Natalie Portman in "Léon: The Skilled."

Director Luc Besson delivers this fashionable thriller starring Jean Reno as a disciplined murderer residing in New York Metropolis who decides to soak up a younger woman (Natalie Portman) after her household is murdered.

"Paranormal Exercise" (Might 1)

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Oren Peli's "Paranormal Exercise."

First-time filmmaker Oren Peli delivers probably the greatest found-footage motion pictures ever made with this low-budget horror film through which a pair is plagued by an evil spirit.

"Pitch Excellent" (Might 1)

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Anna Kendrick in "Pitch Excellent."

This school comedy is ready on this planet of a cappella and follows a bunch of incoming college students as they make an all-female group after which attempt to acquire respect in a music competitors.

Anna Kendrick, Insurgent Wilson, Anna Camp, and Brittany Snow all give nice performances.

"Site visitors" (Might 1)

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Benicio Del Toro in "Site visitors."

Winner of 4 Oscars, together with greatest director for Steven Soderbergh, we’re thrust into the battle on medication by trying on the completely different views of the way it travels from the sellers to these addicted.

The nice ensemble contains Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Don Cheadle, and Benicio Del Toro, who additionally received an Oscar.

"A Man Referred to as Otto" (Might 6)

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Tom Hanks in "A Man Referred to as Otto."

Hanks hits the record once more. This time in his newest film the place he performs a grumpy man who turns gentle when a younger household strikes in close by.

"The Mom" (Might 12)

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Jennifer Lopez in "The Mom."

On this Netflix unique, Jennifer Lopez performs an murderer in hiding who should come out to guard her daughter.

"Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me" (Might 16)

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Anna Nicole Smith.

This documentary recounts the lifetime of the Playboy playmate whose life was sadly lower quick as a result of horrors of fame on the age of 39.

"The Boss Child" (Might 22)

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"The Boss Child."

This hit animated film appears to be like at a boy's life that's turned the other way up when he will get a child brother — however not simply any child brother, a suit-wearing boss child.

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