21 New Movies Streaming May 2021 In Theaters And At Home
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Whether you’ve decided to hop back to the theaters or stay in, there’s a little something for everyone coming in May.
Movie lovers, it’s time to go through the films that will be released via streaming platforms and in theaters this May!
1.
A Quiet Place Part II
Jonny Cournoyer / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Following the first installment of A Quiet Place, Evelyn Abbott and her family must continue their fight for survival, outdoors. While they are familiar with the creatures that may hunt by sound, the Abbott family soon realizes that these creatures are not the only ones they should be scared of.
Starring: Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds, and Cillian Murphy
Where to watch: In theaters May 28
Watch the trailer here.
2.
Cruella
Disney+ / Courtesy Everett Collection
Before Cruella de Vil, there was Estella. During Estella’s teenage years, she dreams of becoming a fashion designer. While her luck seems to consistently run out, she soon finds herself exactly where she wants to be when she is commissioned by a rock star to create a signature look for them. But while doing so, she discovers that the life she always dreamed of may come at a cost; she also has to decide if it’s everything she hoped for.
Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Strong, and Emma Thompson
Where to watch: In theaters and Disney+ Premier Access on May 28
Watch the trailer here.
3.
Monster
Netflix 2021
Monster follows Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student who is charged with felony murder. The film follows Steve through an incredibly difficult legal battle.
Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Where to watch: Netflix on May 7
Watch the trailer here.
4.
The Boy From Medellín
Amazon Prime Video / Courtesy Everett Collection
Directed by Matthew Heineman, this Amazon special takes us through J Balvin’s homecoming tour in 2019.
Starring: J Balvin
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video on May 7
Watch the trailer here.
5.
Here Today
Cara Howe / © Stage 6 Films / Courtesy Everett Collection
Charlie Burnz (a veteran in the world of comedy) meets Emma Payge (a street singer), and the two defy the odds by developing a loving friendship, despite their age gap.
Starring: Tiffany Haddish and Billy Crystal
Where to watch: In theaters May 7
Watch the trailer here.
6.
Mainstream
Beth Dubber / © IFC Films / Courtesy Everett Collection
Mainstream follows three people who develop a love triangle while struggling to preserve their identities in the internet age.
Starring: Maya Hawke, Andrew Garfield, Nat Wolff, Kalena Yiaueki, Johnny Knoxville, and Jason Schwartzman
Where to watch: In theaters May 7
Watch the trailer here.
7.
The Paper Tigers
Well Go USA Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection
This movie follows three middle-aged men who are attempting to avenge their master’s death, all while juggling the demands of everyday life.
Starring: Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Matthew Page, Andy Le, and Yuji Okumoto
Where to watch: In theaters and on video on demand May 7
Watch the trailer here.
8.
Wrath of Man
MGM / Courtesy Everett Collection
Wrath of Man follows H, a man who works at a cash transport truck company and is in charge of transporting millions of dollars around Los Angeles.
Starring: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonzo, and Raúl Castillo
Where to watch: In theaters May 7
Watch the trailer here.
9.
The Water Man
RLJE Films / Courtesy Everett Collection
The Water Man follows a boy who, in hopes of saving his ill mother, sets out to find a mythic figure said to have healing powers.
Starring: Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, David Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina, Ted Rooney, and Maria Bello
Where to watch: In theaters May 7
Watch the trailer here.
10.
Oxygen
Shanna Besson / Netflix
After waking up in a cryogenic pod with no memory of who she is, a woman must attempt to regain her memories and find a way out of the pod before running out of air.
Starring: Mélanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric, and Malik Zidi
Where to watch: Netflix on May 12
Watch the trailer here.
11.
The Woman in the Window
Melinda Sue Gordon / Melinda Sue Gordon / Netflix
A New York woman living with agoraphobia discovers a violent incident while spying on her neighbors.
Starring: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Brian Tyree Henry, and Julianne Moore
Where to watch: Netflix on May 14
Watch the trailer here.
12.
The Djinn
IFC Midnight / Courtesy Everett Collection
A mute boy finds himself trapped in his apartment with a terrifying monster after he makes a wish.
Starring: Ezra Dewey, Rob Brownstein, Tevy Poe, Donald Pitts, and John Erickson.
Where to watch: In theaters and on video on demand May 14
Watch the trailer here.
13.
Finding You
Anthony Courtney / © Roadside Attractions / Courtesy Everett Collection
Finley (an aspiring violinist) decides to study abroad and attend college in Ireland. While there, she meets Beckett (a famous young actor) and a romance begins. Beckett enables Finley to become more expressive, and she encourages him to take more control of his future.
Starring: Rose Reid, Jedidiah Goodacre, Katherine McNamara, Patrick Bergin, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Judith Hoag, Tom Everett Scott, and Vanessa Redgrave
Where to watch: In theaters May 14
Watch the trailer here.
14.
Profile
Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection
A British journalist goes undercover, taking a deep dive into the online propaganda channels in an Islamic state, and she ends up potentially falling for her recruiter.
Starring: Valene Kane and Shazad Latif, Christine Adams, Morgan Watkins, Amir Rahimzadeh, and Emma Cater
Where to watch: In theaters May 14
Watch the trailer here.
15.
The Perfect Candidate
Music Box Films / Courtesy Everett Collection
The Perfect Candidate follows a Saudi doctor during her run for the local city council as she surprises her town and her family while also navigating being the first female candidate.
Starring: Mila Al Zahrani, Dae Al Hilali, Nora Al Awad, and Khalid Abdulraheem
Where to watch: In theaters May 14
Watch the trailer here.
16.
Ferry
Netflix
Ferry Bouman is asked by his boss to come back to his native town in the Netherlands to avenge their gang after an attack. While there, he meets Danielle, who will soon break down his tough armor.
Starring: Monic Hendrickx, Huub Stapel, Frank Lammers, Elise Schaap, and Raymond Thiry
Where to watch: Netflix on May 14
Watch the trailer here.
17.
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection
After a teenager witnesses a murder, he finds himself followed by twin assassins in Montana. He and a survival expert tasked to protect him find themselves also dealing with a forest fire.
Starring: Angelina Jolie and Finn Little
Where to watch: In theaters and on HBO Max on May 14
Watch the trailer here.
18.
Blast Beat
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After their family leaves their home in Colombia and heads to the US, a metalhead and his brother struggle to reconcile the American dream with the reality of their new lives.
Starring: Mateo and Moises Arias, Daniel Dae Kim, Kali Uchis, Diane Guererro, and Wilmer Valderrama
Where to watch: In theaters May 21
Watch the trailer here.
19.
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection
This latest movie in the Saw series features a twisted criminal who develops his own version of justice.
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock
Where to watch: In theaters May 14
Watch the trailer here.
20.
Army of the Dead
Clay Enos / Netflix
After a zombie outbreak, a group of mercenaries decide to pull off the biggest heist in a quarantine zone.
Starring: Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone, and Michael Cassidy
Where to watch: Netflix on May 21
Watch the trailer here.
21.
New Order
Neon / Everett Collection, Neon
A lavish wedding takes an unexpected turn when a struggle between classes turns into a coup.
Starring: Naian González Norvind, Diego Boneta, Mónica del Carmen, Fernando Cuautle, Darío Yazbek, Roberto Medina, Patricia Bernal, Lisa Owen, and Enrique Singer
Where to watch: In theaters May 21
Watch the trailer here.
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