Subscribing to Netflix is often a hit-or-miss endeavor for cinephiles. Some months, the additions to the film library are so barren that you're simply paying for the privilege to rewatch old "Stranger Things" episodes.

Every month, Netflix adds movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of May’s most promising new titles for U.S. subscribers. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.)