Netflix Has a Dozen Original Movies Coming in May Alone — Here's the Lineup

Starring Moonlight's Ashton Sanders and Westworld's Jeffrey Wright, this drama tells the story of a young man who — after receiving a life sentence — spends his time in prison reflecting on the days leading up to his arrest, as well as the years and the circumstances that compelled him to pursue a life of crime.

When it's available: May 1

In this terrifying French thriller, a family return from their vacation to discover their home has been occupied by menacing squatters, and the patriarch finds himself in the center of a conflict that threatens both his relationships and his values.

When it's available: May 1

This coming-of-age dramedy revolves around Ellie Chu, a shy, straight-A student who agrees to help a popular jock write a love letter to his crush — with whom Ellie is also secretly in love.

When it's available: May 1

In this Hindi-language crime thriller, a woman whose husband is wrongfully accused of a string of murders comes up with a risky plan: she'll perform a copycat murder while her husband is in jail in order to prove his innocence.

When it's available: May 1

This emotional Italian drama revolves around Elisa, a woman with terminal cancer who prepares 18 gifts for her unborn daughter, which she intends for her daughter to open each year on her birthday until she reaches adulthood.

When it's available: May 8

Daniel Radcliffe joins the cast of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for this interactive special, which revolves around an evil scheme the Reverend is planning and Kimmy's attempt to foil it before her wedding.

When it's available: May 12

Starring David Spade and Lauren Lapkus, this goofy comedy tells the story of a man who thinks he's invited his dream girl to join him on a work retreat to Hawaii — but he accidentally texted a woman from a disastrous blind date instead.

When it's available: May 13

This Spanish rom-com revolves around Marcos, who, after getting his heart broken, recruits a childhood friend and social media guru to help him reinvent himself.

When it's available: May 15

Set in Mexico City, this Spanish-language comedy follows a young man as he reluctantly takes a job at a tech company, where he meets an eclectic group of new coworkers.

When it's available: May 20

Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae, this rom-com tells the story of a couple on the brink of a breakup who are wrongfully accused of murder, and in order to clear their names, they must band together to figure out the true culprit.

When it's available: May 22

This Mexican drama revolves around 17-year-old Ulises, who — after tangling with members of a dangerous local cartel — is forced to leave behind his gang in Monterrey and migrate on his own to Queens, NY.

When it's available: May 27

In this Argentinian thriller, a police detective and a rookie cop work together to investigate the murder of a 19-year-old woman, which is made complicated by the fact that the woman's best friend is the prime suspect.

When it's available: May 28