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The Best Movies to Watch This Month: Your May Edit
Skip the endless evening streaming scroll with this edit of the best movies to watch this month. You're welcome!
In an age of binge-watching series and multitasking whilst you scroll, there’s something so momentous about committing to a film, whether at the cinema or in the comfort of your own space. But with so many options out there, landing on a winner can involve a fair bit of trial and error.
To save you the hassle, we’ve rounded up the best new films dropping this month, whether you’re streaming on Stan or Netflix, heading to the cinemas, or browsing HBO Max. Now all that is left to do is sort snacks. Read on for the best movies to watch this month…
The Best Movies to Watch at the Cinema This May
The Devil Wears Prada 2
This one is for all the girlies who know their lapis from their turquoise. 20 years later, The Devil Wears Prada is back with shenanigans from the fashion world. Andy has returned from a respected broadsheet to take over as features editor at Runway and is met with drastically reduced budgets and the hellscape of digital publishing. Everything has changed…yet nothing has changed at all.
Make a day of it, pop on your best blue sweater and settle in for a splash of nostalgia, indulgence, and the excellent Merry Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
In cinemas now
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H is For Hawk
Based on Helen McDonald’s global bestseller, this quietly disarming film follows Helen’s journey as she navigates the grief of losing her father. Obsessed by the memories she shared birding with her father, Helen sets herself the challenge of training her own wild goshawk. Portrayed by BAFTA-nominated actress Claire Foy, we’re anticipating a heartfelt exploration of grief via the healing power of the natural world.
Arriving in cinemas May 28
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The Best Movies to Watch on Stan This May
Marty Supreme
Marty Mauser will do anything to become the best table tennis player in the world. The problem is, nobody cares. This incredibly chaotic film might run for two and a half hours but a swift pace and erratic energy keep you on your toes. Another jewel in Timothee Chalamet’s crown, Marty Supreme is the perfect example of what not to do in the pursuit of greatness.
Available to stream on Stan from May 15
The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This May
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Based on the hugely popular novel by Shelby Van Pelt, this heartwarming film follows the story of Tova, a shift worker at a small town aquarium, and the bond she forges with a giant Pacific octopus. Exploring themes of grief, aging and connection, expect to shed a tear or two.
Available to stream from May 8
Mickey 17
Science fiction and dark comedy? Sounds like the perfect Friday night to us. From award-winning director of Parasite and Snowpiercer, Bong Joon Ho, this wild ride takes you into space and the year 2050. Robert Pattison is Mickey 17 (and 1, 2, 3, 4…you get the idea), a guy just trying to get by. In a bid to escape his life on earth, as well as a villainous loan shark, Mickey signs up to be an ‘expendable’ on a space voyage. This involves dangerous experiments that lead to Mickey’s continuous deaths and the ‘reprinting’ of his body, which naturally culminates in chaos.
Available to stream on Netflix from May 23
Bugonia
Anything Emma Stone is in, we’re watching, and this crime/thriller/sci-fi comedy mashup is just the ticket for your next Saturday movie night. Embark on a wild ride from the sofa as two avid conspiracy theorists kidnap a high-power CEO, convinced she is an alien sent to destroy earth. Having taken out a swathe of mentions at the 2026 Academy Awards, you’re guaranteed it’s gripping, from the score to the screenplay.
Available to stream on Netflix from May 21
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The Best Movies to Watch on HBO Max This May
Wuthering Heights
If you didn’t make it to the cinema for, arguably, the most anticipated film of 2025, now is your chance to make a moment of it. Whilst incredibly divisive, and whether you approve of the adaptation or not, it’s worth a watch for the costumes and scenery alone. Directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, the film traces the chaos and tragedy that ensues when Heathcliffe falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman much wealthier than he. For those not familiar with the novel, no worries. The film doesn’t quite stick to the story anyway!
Available to stream on HBO Max from May 1
The Best Movies to Watch on Disney+ This May
The Testament of Ann Lee
A cult? A musical? Amanda Seyfried? The Testament of Anne Lee has all three! Based on the true story of Ann Lee, an 18th-century Englishwoman who believed herself to be the female embodiment of Christ, the films traces her life, including a move to America and the foundation of the radical sect The Shakers. Expect plenty of catchy song and dance numbers.
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