Check out Prime Video releases in May 2024
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Nothing better than sitting on the couch, with a warm popcorn in your hands and playing one of the super Prime Video releases in May 2024. Whether you're a lover of a good horror film, or an incorrigible romantic, Prime Vídeo has a series or film to fill your tireless search for something to watch on Friday nights.
Stay up to date with all the news on Prime Video and start your film and series schedule this May!
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An Idea of You (2/05)
One of the most anticipated Prime Video releases of the month, the film An Idea of You is an adaptation of the eponymous book by newcomer Robinne Lee, a sales success in the United States. The film tells the story of Solène Marchand (Anne Hathaway), a 39-year-old woman, recently divorced, who ends up experiencing an unlikely passion with her teenage daughter's favorite singer.
Amid harassment from the singer's fans, and generational disagreements between the protagonist and the artist who is 19 years younger, the film An Idea of You is a different spicy romantic comedy for lovers of the genre.
Death, Death, Death (5/05)
Death, Death, Death is a work by the production company A24 categorized as “horror comedy“, with elements of both genres. A group of friends isolate themselves in an isolated mansion to hold a party on the day of a big storm. It was supposed to be a relaxed moment of distraction, filled with drinks and games, when something goes seriously wrong and young people no longer know who to trust.
Secrets of a Scandal (8/05)
Em Secrets of a Scandal We follow the couple Gracie (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (Charles Melton), 23 years younger than her. Their relationship began when Joe was just 13 years old, generating a stir in the media. Now, two decades after their relationship became news in the newspapers, they are both preparing their children to enter school as a normal family.
At this moment, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) enters, an actress who needs to “study” Grace to play an important role in theaters. Following every step to learn all the woman's mannerisms, Elizabeth goes beyond all limits to get into character.
Beekeeper: Revenge Network (17/05)
Beekeeper: Revenge Network is an action film starring Jason Statham, star of shooter films. In it, Statham plays the former secret agent of the Beekeeper organization, Adam Clay, who, after losing a loved one and having his past exposed to criminal organizations, embarks on a saga of revenge against those responsible for the tragedy.
As his personal revenge continues, Adam also needs to deal with the repercussions of his past, which not only triggered the revolt of illegal groups, but also aroused the interest of government entities around the world.
The Piper (18/05)
Horror film with musical context, The Piper addresses the life of a studious composer who needs to finish the work of an old musician. However, she discovers that the melodies left behind, in addition to being beautiful, can also trigger overwhelming evil.
The film is based on the myth of the tritone, which speaks of the existence of a demonic melody.
The Elevator Game (22/05)
Inspired by the creepypasta that theorizes the existence of a mysterious combination of buttons in the elevator that could take you to the “beyond”, The Elevator Game tells the story of a group of influencers who decide to put this theory to the test and film the entire experiment.
Black Lotus (23/05)
The action film was named after Rescue in Amsterdamis on national screens, and talks about a former special forces agent who, alone, faces organized crime to save the daughter of his deceased best friend. With explosions and lots of gunfire, Matteo Donner (Rico Verhoeven) will face whatever lies ahead to recover the child and put an end to the feeling of guilt that torments him.
Kali (31/05)
With the slogan “Is age a thing in dating?”, the Nigerian film Time addresses the age difference in relationships. The eponymous protagonist played by Lota Chukwu goes through a journey of self-discovery in this comedy production, wondering if her preference for older men comes from her problems with her father, or if it is just a personal taste.
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Season 1 (5/05)
Premiere of spin off from the hit series The Walking Dead focused on the character Daryl Dixon. After the final events of the main series, Daryl finds himself in France without understanding how he got there, and searches for a way to return home.
With the presence of an important cast, such as Clémence Poésy (Fleur Delacour from the franchise Harry Potter), one of the most striking characters on The Walking Dead experiences the challenges of reconstructing his past while trying to forge a new future.
Maxton Hall: The World Between Us – Season 1 (9/05)
The German series tells the story of James (Damian Hardung) and Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten), a boy from a rich background and a humble, hard-working girl. The plot shows the glamorous and controversial universe of a high society school, where Ruby is a scholarship student who has just discovered a big secret, and James, the popular heir, does not intend to leave her unpunished.
However, their feelings begin to confuse them, and disrupt their plans.
Sun – Season 3 (24/5)
The final season of the Brazilian series Sun shows the protagonist Pedro Dom (Gabriel Leone) after trying to escape the criminal life. Now with a newborn daughter and a stable relationship with Jasmin (Raquel Villar), he tries to establish a new reality as a free man. However, Rocinha's criminal nucleus makes a big proposal and Dom needs to balance his life with the possibility of one last big robbery.
Who killed it? – Season 1 (24/05)
Another story based on facts, the documentary series talks about the murder of Mexican television personality, Paco Stanley, which became a landmark for criminal experts around the world due to its brutality and media repercussion.
Interview With the Vampire – Season 1 (29/05)
Interview with the Vampire, a classic released in 1978, features an engaging plot narrated by Louis (Jacob Anderson) to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). The story goes back to 1900s New Orleans, when Louis, frustrated with the limitations of life as a black man at the time, finds in Lestat (Sam Reid) an irresistible offer: power and eternal life.
The book was adapted into a film in 1994, starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, quickly becoming a favorite among fans of the vampire subgenre.
Die Hart 2: Die Harter (30/05)
In the plot, Hart takes on the role of a fictional version of himself, determined to break the stigma of supporting roles in comedy films and establish himself as an action hero, following in the footsteps of Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel.
In the second season, the plot focuses on his attempt to convince the studio to cast him in another action film. With a bold idea of bringing the action to real life through improvised scenes, aiming to surprise the audience, he encounters resistance and seeks help from a businessman. However, this partnership turns his vision into his worst nightmare.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 (9/05)
In the recent film in the franchise, Po, the Great Dragon Warrior (Jack Black), is surprised by his appointment as Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. However, before taking on the role, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior. The seemingly ideal candidate is Zhen (Awkwafina), a skilled fox who, however, is not very enthusiastic about the idea of receiving training.
To complicate things further, the Chameleon (Viola Davis), a malevolent sorceress, plans to resurrect all the villains previously defeated by Po, bringing them back from the spiritual realm.
Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire (12/05)
After facing each other as enemies in Godzilla vs. Kong and start the Monsterverse, the powerful Kong and the fearsome Godzilla unite to face a colossal threat that is hidden among humans. This threat not only puts the existence of the Titans themselves at risk, but also poses an imminent danger to humanity.
The film delves into the depths of Skull Island and the origins of Hollow Earth, exploring the ancient battle between titans that shaped these extraordinary beings and connected them to the destiny of humanity.
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Past Lives (2/05)
Past lives is a drama that narrates the journey of Nora (played by Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (played by Teo Yoo), two childhood friends whose bond is deep, but are separated when Nora's family decides to leave South Korea and settle in Toronto. Two decades later, they meet again in New York and go through a crucial week, confronting ideas about destiny, love and the decisions that shape each person's existence.
A Gentleman in Moscow – Season 1 (17/05)
Gentleman in Moscow is based on a novel of the same name written by Amor Towles, which portrays the Russian Revolution from the perspective of Count Alexander Rostov. The character, played by Ewan McGregor, is spared the death penalty, but is forced to live under house arrest inside the Hotel Metropol.
While the story takes place on the outside, we see the Count's emotional development come to life on the inside.
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