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New On Netflix: May 1-8

A new month means new movies and shows (well, some returning) coming to Netflix

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 01 May 2022 7:00PM

New On Netflix: May 1-8
Thar, starring Anil Kapoor, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, coming to Netflix on May 6. – Pic courtesy of Netflix, May 1, 2022

Must Watch

The Sound of Magic, Premiering on May 6

A magician living in an abandoned theme park makes troubles disappear, and hope reappear, for a disenchanted teen enduring harsh realities.

Footloose, Premiering on May 1

– Pic courtesy of Netflix
– Pic courtesy of Netflix

Stuck in a small town where dancing is illegal, a big-city teen challenges the law as he falls in love with the local reverend's rebellious daughter.

Clueless, Premiering on May 1

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– Pic courtesy of Netflix

Meddlesome Beverly Hills high school student Cher gets more than she bargained for when she gives a fashion-challenged student a makeover.

Blippi Wonders: Season 1, Premiering on May 1

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– Pic courtesy of Netflix

To answer a burning question of the day, curious Blippi sets off on fun adventures with his faithful sidekicks in this animated series.

Hail, Driver! (Prebet Sapu), Premiering on May 1

– Pic courtesy of Netflix
– Pic courtesy of Netflix

Down on his luck, the driver of an illegal taxi service struggles to make a living as he forms an unexpected bond with a young escort. Craving for more authentic and fascinating Malaysian stories? Read on more about the heartwarming local films to layan on Netflix here.

Showtime 1958, Premiering on May 3

In this film based on real events, director P. Ramlee organises a variety show to raise funds for fellow performers who lost their jobs before Eid.

Clark, Premiering on May 5

This is the unbelievable story of Clark Olofsson, the controversial criminal who inspired the term 'Stockholm syndrome.' Based on his truths and lies.

The Pentaverate, Premiering on May 5

After influencing global events for centuries, a secret society faces a dangerous threat from within. Can a Canadian reporter save them — and the world?

Thar, Premiering on May 6

A veteran cop sees the chance to prove himself when murder and a stranger's grisly torture plot shake the walls of a sleepy desert town.

The Takedown, Premiering on May 6

Forced to reteam after a decade, two mismatched cops investigate a murder in a divided French town, where a wider conspiracy looms. – The Vibes, May 1, 2022

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