David Farnor | On 30, Apr 2024

What do Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Clarkson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin and Alex Ferguson have in common? They’re all streaming on Amazon Prime Video this May, in an eclectic month of romance, sci-fi, football and farming.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in May 2024:

The Idea of You – 2nd May

Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

Clarkson’s Farm: Season 3 – 3rd May

Jeremy urgently needs to come up with creative new ways of making ends meet, so hatches a plan to turn a profit from hundreds of acres of unfarmed land – thick woodland and hedgerows that make up half of Diddly Squat. This triggers an avalanche of Clarkson-crafted schemes, involving everything from goats and pigs to mushrooms, nettles, and deer.

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us: Season 1 – 9th May

The German original series is based on the award-winning, bestselling novel Save Me by author Mona Kasten. The series centres on James Beaufort (Damian Hardung, How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)) and Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten, Bibi & Tina: Einfach Anders) in a modern love story between an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamour, prestige, secret and drama.

The Pod Generation – 15th May

Living in the not-so-distant future, a New York couple takes a wild ride to parenthood after landing a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples a convenient and shareable pregnancy by way of detachable, artificial wombs, or pods. Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor star.

Outer Range: Season 2 – 16th May

Outer Range centers on Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable phenomenon at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, in the form of a dark void. The mystery surrounding the enigmatic void on the west pasture of the Abbott family ranch deepens in Season Two, as Royal and his wife Cecelia (Lili Taylor) struggle to keep their family together in the aftermath of their granddaughter’s sudden disappearance. The stakes have never been higher for the Abbotts, who now face threats on multiple fronts. Outer Range’s second season propels its characters deeper into the void with profound and unforeseen circumstances that could shake the very foundations of time itself. All episodes arrive at once.

99: Season 1 – 17th May

Despite dominating domestic football during the 90s, manager Alex Ferguson was yet to restore Manchester United’s European glory when in 1999, it arrived in an unprecedented fashion. In just ten days, Ferguson’s team of home-grown talent and international stars won three trophies, the Premier League, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League; achieving the first ‘treble’ in English football history. This destiny hung in the balance until the final moments of the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, when Manchester United capped off their incredible season, scoring two goals in stoppage time. 25 years later, filmmaker Sampson Collins, with access to the team and new revelations and footage from inside the dressing room, explores the excitement, unparalleled determination, and miraculous twists of fate leading up to the remarkable achievement. 99 is produced by John Battsek’s Ventureland, in association with Studio 99 and Buzz16. Director Sampson Collins’ three-part documentary series with contributions from Sir Alex Ferguson and the 1998/99 Manchester United players and coaches, will leave viewers in awe of a legendary season of football. All episodes arrive at once.

5lbs of Pressure – 22nd May

Trying to start over, Adam searches for redemption as he returns to his old neighborhood to put to rest his demons while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge. Luke Evans and Rory Culkin star.

The Blue Angels – 23rd May

Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.

For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign – 28th May

This documentary illustrating the power of love and determination in the face of adversity. The film follows the life of Brian Wallach and his wife Sandra, in the aftermath of his ALS diagnosis at age 37. Exemplifying bravery, inspiration and hope, Brian and Sandra continue to fight against a broken system for their own future, while seeking to build a brighter one for countless others.

Die Hart 2 – 30th May

After becoming a true action hero in Die Hart, Kevin Hart now wants to cement his legacy as the greatest action star of all time. He’s developed a concept for a revolutionary movie where even Kevin doesn’t know what’s coming next. ButKevin’s quest comes with a blind spot, and he soon finds himself the victim of an evil revenge plot. Kevin must enlist the help of his favorite co-star, his over-eager assistant, and legendary Hollywood stuntman if he wants to survive.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – 31st May

Francis Lawrence returns to Panem for this entertaining prequel to The Hunger Games.

 

New releases coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in May 2024:

1st May Class Bug Masters of the Universe Anthropoid Snowden Hunt for the Wilderpeople The Secret Hackers Darling The Bookshop Cold Moon The Dogs of War The Guest House The Break The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists Behind Enemy Lines A Killer Within Stonebreakers

2nd May The Idea of You

3rd May Clarkson's Farm: Season 3, Episode 1 to 4 Fifty Shades of Black Eva Anomalisa Cash Not Without My Daughter Shark Lake Don't Hang Up

4th May Always and Forever Death Race I Am Not a Serial Killer The Lorax Crank

9th May Maxton Hall: The World Between Us: Season 1

10th May Clarkson's Farm: Season 3, Episode 5 to 8

11th May Kick-Ass The Snowman Neighbours 2 Bridget Jones's Diary Studio 666 JeruZalem

14th May Half Nelson Street Kings The Whistleblower Young Adam House of Sand and Fog Walk of Shame Shattered While We're Young Animal Factory Superior Blackball Beowulf The Butterfly Effect 3 Clay Pigeons Personal Effects Shadow of Doubt Shrink

15th May The Pod Generation

16th May Outer Range: Season 2

17th May 99: Season 1 The Hunger Games The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Mythical Beasts: Season 1 Gone Girl Bright Young Things Kindergarten Cop A Time to Kill Gods of the Deep Just My Luck Daddy Day Care

18th May Steve Jobs The Great Wall Inglourious Basterds Paul

19th May 21 & Over Passengers Hanna 20th Century Women The Last Bumblebee Rambo: Last Blood 10x10 The Entitled Black Knight Wall of Secrets The Road to Galena Invisible Child

20th May The Cobbler Deadly Instincts What's My Name Again? Last Chance Harvey Amar, Akbar & Tony The Good Night

21st May Stitches Traces Lost River Seeking Justice Return to Me Bad Caller Pontypool The Greatest Movie Ever Sold The Little Death Good Vibrations The Legend of Barney Thomson DOA Crocodile Summer Camp Results Twelve in a Box Bulet Head Benji Hurricane

22nd May 5lbs of Pressure

23rd May The Blue Angels

24th May Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance

25th May Heat 2 Guns Natural Born Killers Future World Nahir Zombieland: Double Tap True Story Knight and Day Hellboy (2004) Yves Saint Laurent Bride Wars Guess Who Monster High Lovewrecked

26th May Little Women (2019) Liar Liar RIPD I Am Rage

28th May For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign

30th May Die Hart 2 The Cabin in the Woods Pitch Perfect 3 The Pursuit of Happyness Don't Breathe 2 Magic Mike Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers The Ones Below Glassland Maelstrom

31st May The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance Widows A Cure for Wellness Epic Movie The Cannonball Run

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