May OTT Calendar: Heeramandi To Beautiful Rebel, 10 Films And Shows To Watch
Movies and television shows coming on Netflix in May. (Photo Credits: X)
With the rising temperature this summer, stepping out of the house has become an ordeal. It is that time of the year when staying indoors is a feasible option. And with a bunch of movies and television shows coming to Netflix, you have all the more reasons not to get burned by the sun outside. Those who have no other option but to attend to their work commitments can retire to their beds at night, binge-watching a range of fresh content. To help you out, here is a list of 10 movies and web shows you can enjoy on the OTT giant this May.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
With an ensemble cast of Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal and Farida Jalal, this Sanjay Leela Bhansali OTT debut directorial offers us a glimpse into the extravagant life of courtesans. They navigate through love, betrayal, revenge and rage during the pre-Independence era. Heeramandi is set to mesmerise cine buffs on May 1.
Down The Rabbit Hole
Directed by Manolo Caro, this Mexican family comedy-drama film is based on Juan Pablo Villalobos’ novel of the same name. The narrative takes the audience into the life of a young boy Tochtli who desires to keep a Namibian pygmy hippo at the zoo. Starring Debi Mazar, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Teresa Ruiz and Daniel Gimenez Cacho, the film will hit the OTT platform on May 1.
Beautiful Rebel
Inspired by true events, this Cinzia TH Torrini directorial will take viewers on a journey of Italy’s greatest rockstar — Gianna Nannini and how she rose to fame despite facing numerous challenges from her family and the music world. Letizia Toni stars as the titular character. The film airs on May 2.
The Atypical Family
The upcoming South Korean television show The Atypical Family stars Jang Ki-yong, Claudia Kim, Go Doo-shim and Chun Woo-hee. The plot is about a family that was formerly endowed with extraordinary powers who lose their superpowers as a result of contemporary problems. However, things change after they encounter a mysterious woman. The Atypical Family marks its presence on Netflix on May 4.
Mother of the Bride
Directed by Mark Waters, this romantic comedy features Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove and Benjamin Bratt in the lead. As per the film synopsis, Lana’s daughter Emma announces that she is ready to marry a stranger whom she met on a London trip. But when Lana learns that the boy’s father is a man who broke her heart years ago things get complicated. May 9 is when the film will be released on Netflix.
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román
This investigative documentary will centre around prominent Spanish chef Cesar Roma, who cooked up a life of fame through false identities and secrets until he is mysteriously murdered one day. It arrives on May 10.
Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 1)
The popular royal show is back to entertain the audience. The period drama created by Chris Van Dusen involves elite-class aristocracy and complex romantic relationships. The third segment, coming on May 16 will showcase Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) budding romance blossoming into something more intense.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
The action-adventure animated series stars Paul-Mikél Williams, Ryan Potter, Sean Giambrone, Raini Rodriguez, and Peter Arpesella in important roles. It follows the journey of a young paleontologist Darius Bowman who discovers dinosaurs living in the wilderness of California. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory will premiere on May 24.
Atlas
Atlas, helmed by Brad Peyton depicts a world where humans and AI coexist. Jennifer Lopez slips into the shoes of a data analyst who mistrusts AI. But when her mission to retrieve a renegade robot goes horribly wrong, she has to trust the thing she mistrusts the most — technology. Atlas releases on May 24.
Eric
Headlined by Benedict Cumberbatch, this Holly Pullinger production comes with an eerie tagline “The real monsters aren’t under the bed”. The psychological thriller mini-series consisting of six episodes revolves around a puppeteer Vincent who clings to the drawings of a blue puppet monster Eric illustrated by his missing son in the hope that if Eric appears on TV his son will come home. Eric releases on May 30.