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The 18 best movies coming to Netflix in May

  • Check out this month’s best movies on Netflix.
  • The streamer will have classics like the “Austin Power” trilogy and “Pitch Perfect.”
  • Additionally, the Netflix original “Mother,” starring Jennifer Lopez, will premiere this month.

“Austin Power: International Man of Mystery”

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Mike Myers in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. 
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Sit back and enjoy Mike Myers’ unforgettable role as Austin Powers in this haunting love letter to the 1960s spy genre.

The comedy led to an unlikely hit trilogy, with sequels “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shake Me” and “Austin Powers in Gold.” All three are available now on Netflix.

“Black Hawk Down”

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Josh Hartnett in “Black Hawk Down.” 

This gritty war film depicts a US Black Hawk helicopter crashing in enemy territory during the 1993 raid on Mogadishu. We watch heroic rescue missions to save survivors.

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

“The Cable Guy”

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(L-R) Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey in “The Cable Guy.” 
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Ben Stiller’s dark comedy stars Jim Carrey as an unusual cable repairman who longs for a Customer friendship.

Although the film received mixed reviews upon its theatrical release, it gained a cult following thanks to Carrey’s stellar performance.

“Captain Phillips”

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Tom Hanks in “Captain Phillips.” 
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Tom Hanks is excellent in this true story documenting the first hijacked American ship in 200 years.

“The Cliff”

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Sylvester Stallone in “The Cliff.” 
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If you’re looking for a good action movie to watch this month, you can’t go wrong with this Sylvester Stallone classic.

In it, he plays a mountaineer who suddenly becomes embroiled in a heist when a friend (Michael Rooker) is forced to help retrieve a cash bag trapped in the Colorado Rockies.

John Lithgow is great as the villain of the movie.

“flight”

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Denzel Washington in “Flight.” 
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Denzel Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his powerful performance as the skilled pilot who saves all the passengers when his plane breaks down – but it’s later revealed he was drunk while doing so.

Things spiral out of control when his drug addiction grows amidst his heroic public persona.

“Girl, interrupted”

Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie in 'Girl, Interrupted'
(LR) Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie in “Girl, Got Interrupted.” 
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Consisting of Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Claire Duvall, Brittany Murphy, Elisabeth Moss, Jared Leto and Whoopi Goldberg With a strong cast, we follow Suzanne (Ryder) as she is hospitalized in a mental institution during the tumultuous late 1960s.

“Kindergarten Police”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Kindergarten Cop.” 
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Arnold Schwarzenegger defies type in this film and delivers a hilarious comedic performance as a rough-hewn cop who must go undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch a dangerous criminal.

“Last Action Hero”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Last Action Hero”. 
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The Schwarzenegger movie flopped at the box office when it was released in 1993, but it’s one of the star’s most unique action films ever.

It has over the top action and plenty of jokes with genre, Hollywood and Schwarzenegger hooks.

“Legends of Autumn”

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(L-R) Henry Thomas, Brad Pitt and Aidan Quinn in “Legend of the Fallen.” 
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Set in 1900s Montana, the show follows a family crippled by love, war and betrayal.

Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Henry Thomas, Anthony Hopkins and Julia Ormond all perform well.

“Leon: The Professional”

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Natalie Portman in “Leon: The Professional.” 
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Director Luc Besson’s stylish thriller stars Jean Reno as a disciplined assassin living in New York City who, after the murder of her family, She decides to take in a young girl (Natalie Portman).

“Paranormal Activity”

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“Paranormal Activity” by Oren Paley. 
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First-time filmmaker Oren Peli delivers one of the best discovery shots ever made in this low-budget horror film, in which a couple is tormented by an evil spirit.

“Pitch Perfect”

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Anna Kendrick in “Pitch Perfect.” 
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Set in the world of a cappella, this college comedy follows a group of freshmen who form an all-female group and then attempt to gain respect in a music competition.

Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp and Brittany Snow all give great performances.

“transportation”

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Benicio Del Toro in Traffic. 
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Winner of four Oscars, including Steven Soderbergh’s Best Director, we are thrust into the War on Drugs by looking at the drug from different perspectives, from dealer to addict.

The great ensemble included Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Don Cheadle and Benicio del Toro, who also won Oscars.

“A Man Called Otto”

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Tom Hanks in “A Man Called Otto.” 
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Hanks is on the list again. This time, in his latest film, he plays a curmudgeonly man who softens when a young family moves into the neighborhood.

“Mother”

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Jennifer Lopez in “Mother.” 
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In this Netflix original, Jennifer Lopez plays an assassin in hiding who must come out to protect her daughter.

“Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me”

American model, actress and television personality Anna Nicole Smith (1967 - 2007), circa 1990.
Anna Nicole Smith. 
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The documentary follows the life of the Playboy Playmate, whose life was tragically cut short by the 39-year-old’s fears of fame.

“The Boss Baby”

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“Baby boss.” 
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The hit animated film follows a boy whose life is turned upside down when he gets a baby brother — but not just any baby brother, a boss baby in a suit.

Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider’s parent company Axel Springer, sits on the Netflix board.

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