Get ready to dive into another month filled with excitement and entertainment! May 2024 brings a fresh lineup of movies and shows across various genres, promising endless hours of enjoyment. Let’s explore the latest releases and discover what’s in store for your viewing pleasure.
Documentary & Comedy
1. The Roast of Tom Brady (2024 TV Movie)
Synopsis: Tom Brady faces the heat in this livestreamed, star-studded roast hosted by Kevin Hart.
Stars: Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, Jeffrey Ross, Tom Segura
Available: Sunday, May 5, on Netflix
2. Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (2024)
Synopsis: A man forms an unlikely friendship with a wild otter while living in the remote Shetland Islands.
Director: Charlie Hamilton-James
Available: Monday, May 6, on Disney+ (and next day on Hulu)
3. It’s Only Life After All (2023)
Synopsis: Iconic folk rock duo Indigo Girls are the subject of this intimate documentary, tracking their decades-long career.
Director: Alexandria Bombach
Stars: Amy Ray, Emily Saliers, Winona LaDuke
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
4. Hollywood Con Queen (2024– )
Synopsis: Showcases an Indonesian man’s elaborate Con Queen scam.
Available: Wednesday, May 8, on Apple TV+
5. Black Twitter: A People’s History (2024– )
Synopsis: Centers on the rise, movements, voices, and memes that established Black Twitter as an influential force in American political and cultural life.
Available: Thursday, May 9, on Hulu
Reality-TV & Documentary Special
6. The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009– )
Synopsis: Focuses on housewives living in New Jersey, offering another installment of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives” reality show.
Stars: Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Dolores Catania
Available: Sunday, May 5, on Bravo (and next day on Peacock)
7. OutDaughtered (2016– )
Synopsis: Chronicles the true-life struggles and joys of raising quintuplet girls.
Stars: Adam Busby, Danielle Busby, Blayke Busby, Ava Lane Busby
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on TLC
8. Super Rich in Korea (2024– )
Synopsis: Explores the lavish lives of multibillionaires living in Korea and why they came.
Stars: Mimi, BamBam, Cho Saeho
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on Netflix
Comedy & Action
9. Founders Day (2023)
Synopsis: A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
Director: Erik Bloomquist
Stars: Naomi Grace, Devin Druid, William Russ
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
10. Kitty the Killer (2023)
Synopsis: Highly trained teenage assassin Dina and her mentor Charlie form an unlikely duo to stop a sinister plot and save millions of lives.
Director: Lee Thongkham
Stars: Ploypailin Thangprapaporn, Denkhun Ngamnet
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
11. The Last Movie Ever Made (2023)
Synopsis: With the world about to end, Marshall convinces a group of friends and strangers to help finish the sci-fi movie he abandoned in high school.
Director: Nathan Blackwell
Stars: Adam Rini, Megan Hughes Rini, Craig Curtis
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
12. Reginald the Vampire (2022– )
Synopsis: In a world populated by beautiful, fit, and vain vampires, Reginald tumbles into it as an unlikely hero who navigates obstacles and discovers unrecognized powers.
Stars: Jacob Batalon, Mandela Van Peebles, Em Haine
Available: Wednesday, May 8, on Syfy
Sci-Fi & Thriller
13. Dark Matter (2024– )
Synopsis: A man is abducted into an alternate version of his life and embarks on a journey to get back to his true family and save them from a terrifying foe: himself.
Stars: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Oakes Fegley
Available: Wednesday, May 8, on Apple TV+
14. Red vs. Blue: Restoration (2024)
Synopsis: When the universe’s greatest villain returns in a terrifying new form, old adversaries must set aside their differences to save the galaxy.
Director: Matt Hullum
Stars: Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Michael Malconian
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
15. Bodkin (2024– )
Synopsis: A group of podcasters investigates the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town, uncovering a story much bigger and stranger than they imagined.
Stars: Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara, Chris Walley
Available: Thursday, May 9, on Netflix
Music & Drama
16. Roots of Fire (2022)
Synopsis: Young musicians honor the rich history and cultural legacy of Cajun music in this vibrant documentary.
Directors: Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi
Stars: Wilson Savoy, Joel A. Savoy, Kelli Jones
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
17. Uncropped (2023)
Synopsis: Photojournalist James Hamilton recounts stories behind iconic images of New York and celebrities.
Director: D.W. Young
Stars: James Hamilton, Wes Anderson, Thurston Moore
Available: Tuesday, May 7, on VOD
18. The Final: Attack on Wembley (2024– )
Synopsis: Documents the dramatic England penalty defeat to Italy and chaos as un-ticketed fans attempted to storm Wembley Stadium.
Stars: Italy National Football Team, England National Football Team
Available: Wednesday, May 8, on Netflix
May 2024 offers a plethora of options to satisfy your entertainment cravings, so get ready to indulge in a month packed with thrilling adventures and unforgettable moments!