<strong>Netflix </strong>is bringing two comedic forces of nature together in May with its premiere of the original series <strong>"Grace and Frankie,"</strong> starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women forced to reinvent their lives. Here's what else is streaming that month:
Netflix is bringing two comedic forces of nature together in May with its premiere of the original series "Grace and Frankie," starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women forced to reinvent their lives. Here's what else is streaming that month:
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<strong>"Jimi: All Is by My Side" (2013)</strong>: André Benjamin stars as rocker Jimi Hendrix in this biopic. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Jimi: All Is by My Side" (2013): André Benjamin stars as rocker Jimi Hendrix in this biopic. (Netflix)
Darko Entertainment/Freeman Film
<strong>"Beyond Clueless" (2014): </strong> Fairuza Balk narrates this examination of the teen film genre. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Beyond Clueless" (2014): Fairuza Balk narrates this examination of the teen film genre. (Netflix)
Beyond Clueless/Ltd 2014
<strong>"Legally Blonde" (2001)</strong>: Fans still can't get enough of Reese Witherspoon as Valley girl Elle Woods, who enrolls in law school to win back her love. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Legally Blonde" (2001): Fans still can't get enough of Reese Witherspoon as Valley girl Elle Woods, who enrolls in law school to win back her love. (Netflix)
Tracy Bennett/MGM
<strong>"Legally Blonde 2" (2003): </strong>Witherspoon returns, this time as aspiring attorney Elle Woods in Washington. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"Legally Blonde 2" (2003): Witherspoon returns, this time as aspiring attorney Elle Woods in Washington. (Netflix)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
<strong>"Longmire" Season 3:</strong> A&E struck gold with this crime drama based on the Walt Longmire mystery novel series about a sheriff in Wyoming. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Longmire" Season 3: A&E struck gold with this crime drama based on the Walt Longmire mystery novel series about a sheriff in Wyoming. (Netflix)
A&E Warner Horizon Television
<strong>"Barbershop" (2002): </strong>Rapper/actor Ice Cube (in red) heads up the cast of this comedy about the characters in a barbershop on the South Side of Chicago. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"Barbershop" (2002): Rapper/actor Ice Cube (in red) heads up the cast of this comedy about the characters in a barbershop on the South Side of Chicago. (Hulu)
Tracy Bennett/MGM
<strong>"No No: A Dockumentary" (2014): </strong>The life of professional baseball player Dock Ellis, who struggled with substance abuse, is detailed in this documentary. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"No No: A Dockumentary" (2014): The life of professional baseball player Dock Ellis, who struggled with substance abuse, is detailed in this documentary. (Netflix)
Arts+Labor
<strong>"Beauty Shop" (2005): </strong>Queen Latifah portrays a hairstylist with a beauty shop full of outspoken employees and clients. <strong>(Hulu)</strong>
"Beauty Shop" (2005): Queen Latifah portrays a hairstylist with a beauty shop full of outspoken employees and clients. (Hulu)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
<strong>"The Birdcage" (1996</strong>): The late Robin Williams and actor Nathan Lane play a couple whose son is getting married in this comedy. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"The Birdcage" (1996): The late Robin Williams and actor Nathan Lane play a couple whose son is getting married in this comedy. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968): </strong>Dick Van Dyke stars in this now classic musical beloved by audiences of all ages.<strong> (Hulu)</strong>
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968): Dick Van Dyke stars in this now classic musical beloved by audiences of all ages. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Death at a Funeral" (2007): </strong>A dark secret and a dysfunctional British family are at the center of this comedy. <strong>(Hulu) </strong><br />
"Death at a Funeral" (2007): A dark secret and a dysfunctional British family are at the center of this comedy. (Hulu)
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
<strong>"Shameless" Series 10: </strong>William H. Macy stars as the patriarch of a dysfunctional family in this Showtime series. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"Shameless" Series 10: William H. Macy stars as the patriarch of a dysfunctional family in this Showtime series. (Netflix)
Showtime
<strong>"Rumpole of the Bailey" Seasons 1-3: </strong>This drama about an eccentric criminal law barrister is a fave among mystery fans. <strong>(Acorn) </strong><br />
"Rumpole of the Bailey" Seasons 1-3: This drama about an eccentric criminal law barrister is a fave among mystery fans. (Acorn)
Thames Television
<strong>"The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969)</strong> : Long before she was the Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey," Maggie Smith was known to audiences for her starring role as a teacher at a school in Scotland in this film. (Acorn)
"The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969) : Long before she was the Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey," Maggie Smith was known to audiences for her starring role as a teacher at a school in Scotland in this film. (Acorn)
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<strong>"Rebus" Series 2-4: </strong>Based on the Inspector Rebus novels by Scottish author Ian Rankin, this series set in Edinburgh ran for four seasons.<strong> (Acorn) </strong>
"Rebus" Series 2-4: Based on the Inspector Rebus novels by Scottish author Ian Rankin, this series set in Edinburgh ran for four seasons. (Acorn)
Scottish Media Group
<strong>"Mistresses" Season 2: </strong>Rochelle Aytes, Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim and Jes Macallan star in this series about four friends and their complicated love lives.<strong> (Hulu) </strong>
"Mistresses" Season 2: Rochelle Aytes, Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim and Jes Macallan star in this series about four friends and their complicated love lives. (Hulu)
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<strong>"Wayward Pines": </strong>Matt Dillon, Juliette Lewis, and Terrence Howard star in this quirky, suspenseful Fox miniseries which is executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan. <strong>(iTunes, Hulu) </strong>
"Wayward Pines": Matt Dillon, Juliette Lewis, and Terrence Howard star in this quirky, suspenseful Fox miniseries which is executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan. (iTunes, Hulu)
FX Productions
<strong>"The People vs. George Lucas" (2010</strong><strong>):</strong> Lovers of "Star Wars" had the chance to submit their fan films for inclusion in this comedic documentary about George Lucas and his most famous creation. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"The People vs. George Lucas" (2010): Lovers of "Star Wars" had the chance to submit their fan films for inclusion in this comedic documentary about George Lucas and his most famous creation. (Netflix)
Exhibit A Pictures
<strong>"Big Trouble In Little China" (1986): </strong>Actor Kurt Russell teamed up with director John Carpenter for this action film about the Chinatown underworld. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Big Trouble In Little China" (1986): Actor Kurt Russell teamed up with director John Carpenter for this action film about the Chinatown underworld. (Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Grizzly Man" (2005): </strong>Director Werner Herzog helms this docudrama about the death of amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
"Grizzly Man" (2005): Director Werner Herzog helms this docudrama about the death of amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell. (Amazon Prime)
Lions Gate Films
<strong>"Men in Black II" (2002): </strong>Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as secret agents who patrol extraterrestrial lifeforms. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Men in Black II" (2002): Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as secret agents who patrol extraterrestrial lifeforms. (Amazon Prime)
Melinda Sue Gordon/Columbia Pictures
<strong>"Payback" (1999)</strong>: Mel Gibson portrays a man who plots revenge after being betrayed by those he loves. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Payback" (1999): Mel Gibson portrays a man who plots revenge after being betrayed by those he loves. (Amazon Prime)
Icon Entertainment International
<strong>"The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" (2005)</strong><strong>:</strong> Julianne Moore stars in this film based on a true story about a woman who enters a commercial jingle-writing contest in order to support her 10 children. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" (2005): Julianne Moore stars in this film based on a true story about a woman who enters a commercial jingle-writing contest in order to support her 10 children. (Netflix)
Revolution Erie Productions Ltd
<strong>"D.L. Hughley: Clear" (2014): </strong> The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco is the scene for Hughley's standup special. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"D.L. Hughley: Clear" (2014): The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco is the scene for Hughley's standup special. (Netflix)
New Wave Entertainment Television
<strong>"Liberty Stands Still" (2002):</strong> A man grieving the death of his daughter after a high school shooting takes the<strong> </strong>wife of a gun manufacturer hostage in this drama. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Liberty Stands Still" (2002): A man grieving the death of his daughter after a high school shooting takes the wife of a gun manufacturer hostage in this drama. (Amazon Prime)
Lions Gate Films
<strong>"Royal Pains" Season 6: </strong>The story of a young doctor for hire who works for wealthy clients in the Hamptons is one of the USA Network's most popular series.<strong> (Netflix) </strong>
"Royal Pains" Season 6: The story of a young doctor for hire who works for wealthy clients in the Hamptons is one of the USA Network's most popular series. (Netflix)
Universal Cable Productions
<strong>"Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas" (2013)</strong> : Perry's alter ego gets into the holiday spirit in this comedy. <strong>(Netflix, Amazon Prime) </strong><br />
"Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas" (2013) : Perry's alter ego gets into the holiday spirit in this comedy. (Netflix, Amazon Prime)
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<strong>"Fruitvale Station" (2013):</strong> The life and controversial death of Oscar Grant at the hands of Oakland police are given the dramatic treatment in this acclaimed film. <strong>( Netflix) </strong>
"Fruitvale Station" (2013): The life and controversial death of Oscar Grant at the hands of Oakland police are given the dramatic treatment in this acclaimed film. ( Netflix)
Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions
<strong>"Duck Dynasty" (new collection): </strong>The hit A&E reality series follows the Robertsons, who have carved a business empire in the Louisiana bayou with a line of duck calls and decoys. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Duck Dynasty" (new collection): The hit A&E reality series follows the Robertsons, who have carved a business empire in the Louisiana bayou with a line of duck calls and decoys. (Netflix)
Gurney Productions
<strong>"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Season 4:</strong> Bourdain's delicious travels continue in this CNN original series.<strong> (Netflix) </strong><br />
"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Season 4: Bourdain's delicious travels continue in this CNN original series. (Netflix)
Zero Point Zero Production Inc.
<strong>"Give Me Shelter" (2014):</strong> Animal rights issues and those who dedicate themselves to that fight are the focus of this documentary. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Give Me Shelter" (2014): Animal rights issues and those who dedicate themselves to that fight are the focus of this documentary. (Netflix)
INRI Pictures
<strong>"Inglourious Basterds" (2009):</strong> A Jewish cinema owner in occupied Paris is forced to host a Nazi premiere in this Quentin Tarantino-directed film. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Inglourious Basterds" (2009): A Jewish cinema owner in occupied Paris is forced to host a Nazi premiere in this Quentin Tarantino-directed film. (Netflix)
Weinstein Company
<strong>"Graceland" Seasons 1 and 2:</strong> Undercover FBI, DEA and U.S. Customs agents join forces and move into a beachfront house in Southern California in this USA Network drama. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Graceland" Seasons 1 and 2: Undercover FBI, DEA and U.S. Customs agents join forces and move into a beachfront house in Southern California in this USA Network drama. (Netflix)
USA Network Media, LLC