The 7 Best Movies on Paramount+ in May
Paramount+ offers a selection of standout films in May, including beloved classics and thought-provoking sci-fi. Highlights include 'Harriet the Spy,' the 'Scary Movie' franchise, and the critically acclaimed 'Arrival.' The list aims to guide viewers toward quality viewing options available on the platform this month.
- ▪'Harriet the Spy' stars Michelle Trachtenberg as a young aspiring writer and spy, with Rosie O'Donnell playing her supportive nanny, Miss Golly.
- ▪The 'Scary Movie' franchise is available in full on Paramount+, offering comedic parodies of popular horror films and cultural moments from the early 2000s.
- ▪'Arrival,' directed by Denis Villeneuve, follows linguist Louise Banks as she attempts to communicate with extraterrestrial visitors ahead of a global crisis.
- ▪The film 'Doin’ It' stars Lilly Singh as an app developer who becomes a high school sex ed teacher to understand her target demographic.
- ▪Stephanie Beatriz, known for 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' appears in 'Doin’ It' and is noted as a standout performer despite limited screen time.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies The 7 Best Movies on Paramount+ in May From “Harriet the Spy” to “Arrival” Andi Ortiz May 16, 2026 @ 2:30 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (Paramount Pictures) Slowly but surely, summer is creeping in, and that means the start of summer movie season. But you don’t have to go only to theaters for that. With as many streamers as there are at this point, and how much you’re paying for them, you should definitely be taking advantage of their catalogues for as long as you can. Each month, there’s a new batch of options added, but there are also a few mainstays that may have gotten a bit buried. So, allow us to help you out, at least on one streamer.
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