Here’s a present for all the moms and maternal figures who enjoy an entertaining Netflix watch: curated selections of must-see movies and top TV shows to stream this Mother’s Day weekend.
Many of the new titles available this week are ready to entertain the whole family. Be the first in the living room to shout out the answers to Pop Culture Jeopardy!, a twist on the classic game show that’s hosted by Colin Jost. Get to know the road traveled by beloved actor and comedian Martin Short in the documentary Marty, Life Is Short.
Visit the lively aquarium of Remarkably Bright Creatures, the adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel that stars Sally Field as a widow who forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus. And travel to France via Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, in which Lesley Manville treats herself to a well-deserved purchase. Like the designer item she buys, may the stream you select be enjoyed like a gift you give yourself.
Scroll on for all the titles coming to Netflix the week of May 8–14.
A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul, where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.
A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms unlikely bonds with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that leads them to a life-changing discovery and restores their sense of wonder. Based on the bestselling novel by Shelby Van Pelt.
Pulling herself out of a harsh heartbreak, Leyla (Serenay Sarikaya) must find the courage to untangle her emotions and decide who she truly wants to be in love and in life.
Kevin Hart, comedic rock star and roast master, is confirmed to be roasted LIVE from the Kia Forum at Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles on May 11. Superstar comedian Shane Gillis is confirmed to host the evening.
Dreaming of buying a Dior gown, an irrepressible London house cleaner brightens the lives of those around her on a life-changing Parisian vacation.
Navigating questions in categories that range from alternative rock and Avengers to Zendaya and Gen Z slang, players flex their pop culture prowess in this fresh take on the beloved trivia show.
A war between worlds ignites as Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch) confronts his own devils and must battle the only force that mirrors his own: his estranged twin brother, Vergil (Robbie Daymond).
Comedian and actor Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary told through classic clips, fresh interviews, and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.
From part-time footballer to Premier League legend, this is the story of Jamie Vardy’s unprecedented path and his rise to the top against all odds.
When a successful lawyer visits her fiancé’s family home, she grows dangerously close to his troubled son amid buried tensions and ominous secrets.
This documentary revisits the French football team’s controversial 2010 World Cup and the bus strike that sparked global headlines and national outrage.
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from Love Is Blind, Love Island, and more shake up the game, but who among them will find their perfect match?
The four pals are back as new men, determined to be better than ever — but as life gets messy, they start to wonder if the world is ready for them.
Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, and what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective). What starts as a crime series amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes and explosive action then dives deeper to explore family, marriage, and personal identity — the things that that drive us, sustain us, and ultimately destroy us.
Haunted by guilt and doubt, Ryu (Isomura Hayato) flees Japan for Berlin and is saved by Korean boxer Johan (Ok Taec-yeon). Their chance encounter binds their destiny for years to come.
