Gear up for another thrilling month filled with captivating stories and unforgettable moments! May 2024 brings a diverse lineup of movies and shows across various genres, promising something for everyone. Let’s explore the latest releases and get ready for a binge-worthy experience.
Drama & Romance
1. The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2024– )
Synopsis: Based on the powerful real-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner tasked with tattooing ID numbers on prisoners’ arms in Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War Two.
Stars: Anna Próchniak, Jonah Hauer-King, Melanie Lynskey
2. Turtles All the Way Down (2024)
Synopsis: A teenager with OCD tries to solve a mystery surrounding a fugitive billionaire.
Director: Hannah Marks
Stars: Isabela Merced, Maliq Johnson, Miles Ekhardt
3. Maryland (2023)
Synopsis: Follows two sisters, Becca and Rosaline, who learn to love and respect each other again through tragic events.
Stars: Suranne Jones, Eve Best, Stockard Channing
Animation & Adventure
4. T・P Bon (2024– )
Synopsis: Ordinary high school student Bon becomes part of a team of time-traveling agents tasked with saving people’s lives during historical events across different eras.
Stars: Akihisa Wakayama, Atsumi Tanezaki, Mamoru Miyano
5. My Hero Academia (2016– )
Synopsis: A superhero-admiring boy enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it means to be a hero after gaining powers.
Stars: Daiki Yamashita, Justin Briner, Nobuhiko Okamoto
6. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (2024– )
Synopsis: A vengeful young woman and a former Jedi navigate the ruthless Galactic Empire during different eras, shaping their fates in a rapidly changing galaxy.
Stars: Jason Isaacs, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt
Documentary & Reality-TV
7. Welcome to Wrexham (2022– )
Synopsis: Docuseries chronicling the purchase and stewardship of Wrexham AFC by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney
8. Clarkson’s Farm (2021– )
Synopsis: Follow Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run a farm in the countryside.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper
9. Katt Williams: New Comedy Special (2024)
Synopsis: A live-streamed stand-up comedy special from Katt Williams.
Stars: Katt Williams
Comedy & Talk-Show
10. John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA (2024)
Synopsis: Comedian John Mulaney explores Los Angeles during a week when many comedians are in town, captured in six live shows.
Star: John Mulaney
11. Prom Dates (2024)
Synopsis: Two 13-year-old girls have one night to find new dates for their perfect prom after breaking up with their original ones.
Director: Kim O. Nguyen
Stars: Patty Guggenheim, John Michael Higgins, Antonia Gentry
12. Unfrosted (2024)
Synopsis: In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg’s and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.
Director: Jerry Seinfeld
Stars: Isaac Bae, Jerry Seinfeld
Thriller & Horror
13. Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg (2023)
Synopsis: An intimate documentary revealing the story of rock ‘n’ roller Anita Pallenberg.
Stars: Marianne Faithfull, Scarlett Johansson
14. Chief of Station (2024)
Synopsis: A former CIA Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld to unravel a conspiracy surrounding his wife’s death.
Director: Jesse V. Johnson
Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko
15. Something in the Water (2024)
Synopsis: Five girlfriends must fight for their lives in open water after a dream wedding turns into a nightmare.
Director: Hayley Easton Street
Stars: Hiftu Quasem, Lauren Lyle
Biography & Music
16. Arelys Henao (2022– )
Synopsis: The story of a woman who faced social and gender violence to become an icon of popular music.
Stars: Freddy Ordoñez, Jairo Ordoñez, Mariana Gómez
17. Postcards (2024– )
Synopsis: Four conflicted Nigerians in India find identity and acceptance through a journey of love and self-discovery.
Stars: Lekha Prajapati, Rajneesh Duggal
18. New Life (I) (2023)
Synopsis: A mysterious woman on the run and a resourceful fixer’s stories intertwine as the stakes of their pursuit rise to apocalyptic proportions.
Stars: Sonya Walger, Tony Amendola
Reality-TV & Documentary Special
19. Selling the OC (2022– )
Synopsis: Jason Oppenheim expands the Oppenheim Group, opening a second office in Newport Beach.
Stars: Alexandra Jarvis, Ann Lauren
20. Selena + Restaurant (2024– )
Synopsis: Selena Gomez explores professional kitchens of LA’s hottest restaurants.
Stars: Selena Gomez, Stephanie Izard
21. Welcome to Wrexham (2022– )
Synopsis: Docuseries chronicling the purchase and stewardship of Wrexham AFC by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney
Now that you have an overview of the fantastic lineup for May 2024, get ready to immerse yourself in a month filled with entertainment galore!