The best movies on Netflix UK in May 2022
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- 24 May 2022
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On the search for a good movie? Here, we bring you a list of the best films on Netflix UK right now, ranging from action and adventure to thrillers and documentaries. There are so many good films on Netflix, but sometimes it can be too much choice and it's really tricky to search through, so we've sifted through the lot to come up with the ultimate list of movies that we think you'll enjoy.
This list is updated every month, but movies are changing on Netflix every day. That might mean that one or two of these movies are no longer available to watch by the time you come to read this article, and some good new films may have emerged.
Let's get down to business then. Here are the best movies to watch on Netflix in the UK right now.
Tick, Tick... Boom!
There's a lot of love going around for Andrew Garfield at the moment, and with a performance like this, it's no wonder. Tick, Tick...Boom! is the biographical story of Jonathan Larson (the creator of Rent), an aspiring musical creator in New York City who questions whether he is on the right career path, all whilst trying to juggle his own personal relationships. If that isn't enough for you, it's also directed by musical royalty, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Spirited Away
There's a whole ton of Studio Ghibli films out now on Netflix, and one of the most beloved is Spirited Away - having received numerous accolades, including sixteenth place on the 'best films of the 21st century' list. The film follows young Chihiro, who must save her parents from being turned into beasts forever.
Beasts of No Nation
Netflix’s first original film may boast Idris Elba in its cast, but great as he is, he’s not the real star here. That honour belongs to Abraham Attah, the Ghanaian teenager who makes his acting debut here as a young boy dragged into service as a child soldier in a vicious civil war. Unsurprisingly it’s pretty troubling stuff, but it’s undeniably powerful and difficult to forget.
Under the Shadow
Set in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s, this Persian-language is that rarest of things: a horror movie that feels genuinely new. That's in part thanks to the relatively novel monster (the shadowy Djinn), partly the setting, and partly the brilliant central performance from Narges Rashidi. It also manages the neat trick of being totally terrifying while shedding hardly a single drop of blood.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
This film is like marmite, and whether you enjoy it will all depend on if you're a Eurovision nut or not. Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams play an Icelandic singing duo who dream of making their Eurovision win a reality. With cameos from actual contestants of the competition, to commentary from Graham Norton and catchy songs, its the euro trash we've always wanted.
Marriage Story
Strap yourselves in for an emotional grilling with Marriage Story, as over the course of a few hours we see the gradual process of a divorce unfold, turning more toxic and ugly over time. It shows the complexity of how a relationship breaks down, and how the legal elements of separation conflict with the emotions of the couple. It's not the easiest watch, but it's certainly enlightening, and rather heartbreaking. Read More…
