What to stream on Netflix this weekend, May 1: Hollywood, The Half Of It and more
By Sandy C.
Do you know what you’ll be watching on Netflix this weekend? Here are our top recommendations for the first weekend of May.
Staying home just got easier this weekend thanks to Netflix! With new movies and TV shows now available to stream, it’s going to be a movie (or TV) night-in. If you don’t know what’s streaming this weekend or don’t care to search and scroll, we’ve got your back! Hidden Remote has gathered the biggest movies and shows out this weekend.
Whether you are in need of laughs or thrills, Netflix has what you are searching for! Let’s get started and check out what’s now available to stream for the weekend of May 1.
All Day and a Night: This movie is all about hope and inspiration! Jahkor (Ashton Sanders) doesn’t want to end up like his father (Jeffrey Wright), and wants to focus on becoming a rapper. Unfortunately, amidst a gang war in Oakland, this is easier said than done. With a son on the way, Jahkor is determined to break the cycle and give his son an opportunity to escape this life.
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The Half Of It: For a movie on the romcom side, check out The Half Of It. Ellie is an intelligent student who makes extra money by charging classmates to do their homework. When her sharp skills get the attention of a fellow student who wants a letter written to his crush, Ellie is happy to help. That is, until Ellie finds herself falling for this girl.
Hollywood: Searching for a series instead of a movie? You’ve got it! Hollywood has arrived, Ryan Murphy’s big Netflix debut. The series follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in a post-World War II Hollywood, California. The cast includes David Corenswet, Darren Criss, Jeremy Pope, Samara Weaving, Dylan McDermott, and many others.
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Into the Night: If it’s thrills you need, you’ll love Into the Night. It’s based on the Polish sci-fi novel, “The Old Axolotl,” by Jacek Dukaj. When a group of passengers from an overnight flight finally land, they find that everyone has died, inexplicably killed by the sun. Will they be able to continue surviving the sunlight as well as each other?
What will you be streaming on Netflix this month? Did we miss a great addition you’re looking forward to watching?