The 9 best movies coming to Netflix in May

This month, get out the tissues and watch one of the best movies of last year, “The Wild Robot.” Or give yourself a scare watching “Smile.” After that, you can binge all the “Twilight” movies for a palate cleanser.

Here are the best movies on Netflix in May.

“Burn After Reading” (May 1)

This dark comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen revolves around two dimwitted gym employees played by Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt who believe they’ve stumbled across classified government documents when, in fact, they are the memoirs of an ex-CIA analyst played by John Malkovich.

George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, and J.K. Simmons also star.

“Constantine” (May 1)

While “Constantine” received mixed reviews upon its 2005 release, it’s gained a cult following in the years since.

Keanu Reeves plays John Constantine, who has the ability to communicate with angels and demons. Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Djimon Hounsou, and Peter Stormare also star.

“Crazy, Stupid, Love” (May 1)

If you’re in the mood for a rom-com, you can’t go wrong with this one.

Steve Carell plays Carl, who experiences a mid-life crisis when his wife (Julianne Moore) asks for a divorce. Carl soon connects with ladies’ man Jacob (Ryan Gosling), who decides to help Carl pick up women.

However, Jacob meets his match when he meets Hannah (Emma Stone) and falls for her.

Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, and Josh Groban also star.

“The Lego Movie” (May 1)

This outlandish comedy from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller stars Chris Pratt as a Lego figure whose bland life is interrupted when he’s told he’s the key to the resistance to overthrow the evil Lord Business (voiced by Will Ferrell).

Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Channing Tatum, Alison Brie, and Charlie Day also lend their voices.

“Past Lives” (May 1)

Celine Song’s feature directing debut earned best picture and best original screenplay nominations at the 2024 Oscars. The drama follows two childhood friends (played by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo) who reconnect in New York City.

All the “Twilight” movies (May 1)

Get ready for a major binge this weekend. Every single movie in the “Twilight” saga is available on the streamer.

Go back and rewatch the journey of Bella and Edward, which catapulted Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson to superstardom.

“Heart Eyes” (May 8)

This horror focuses on a psychopathic killer who sports glowing red heart eyes and searches for victims every Valentine’s Day.

“Smile” (May 14)

Need more horror? Check out this box office sensation that follows a therapist who, after witnessing a gruesome suicide, begins to experience frightening occurrences all involving people having eerie smiles.

“The Wild Robot” (May 24)

One of the best movies of 2024, this animated movie stars Lupita Nyong’o voicing a robot named Roz who, after being shipwrecked on an island, begins to befriend the wildlife that inhabit it.

But things get complicated when the company that created Roz comes to the island to reclaim her.

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