New to Netflix in May 2019: The best kids, tweens and teens movies to stream

New to Netflix in May 2019: The best kids, 

tweens and teens movies to stream

Original movie 'Wine Country,' directed by Amy Poehler, and classic comedy 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' are coming to Netflix in May. USA TODAY

May belongs to tweens and teens.

Netflix has plenty to keep the toddler and younger kids busy — don't get me wrong.

"Cupcake & Dino" returns for a second season to help their eccentric neighbors with their cheery brand of help. A new animated show called "Chip & Potato" debuts on May 17. Chip is a lovable pug who starts her first day of kindergarten with help from her secret mouse friend, Potato.  

Watch for "Casper" and "Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat" this month, too.

But older kids seem to have it best. Not only do seasons of "Riverdale" and "The Flash" return, but Netflix introduces two movies with young casts who work out relationships with each other and in the process learn about themselves. Of course.

"The Last Summer" features KJ APA from "Riverdale" and Maia Mitchell from "Good Trouble" in a movie about almost-adults in the summer before they go away to college. 

Junior lifeguards compete for the ultimate tower at Malibu beach against an experienced group in "Malibu Rescue." 

Throw in the 1988 "Hairspray" starring Ricki Lake for fun, and "See You Yesterday" about teens who go back in time to stop their brother's shooting death for some dark drama, and it's a well-rounded May.

Watch teen romance show, "The Last Summer" starring KJ Apa, "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" on Netflix in May. (Photo: Netflix/hand out/Laurie Sparham/Disney Enterprises)

Here's a look at the best family programming for May. (See the full listing of May Netflix offerings, including what parents will want to watch when the kids are in bed.)

May 1Casper 

Casper falls in love, which is sort of complicated given his teenage love interest Kat (Christina Ricci) is alive and he's a ghost. Rated: PG. 

The Dark Crystal

A Gelfling searches for the remaining shard of the dark crystal left by his ancestors to bring peace to the world. Rated: PG.

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat 

A talking cat turns the world of two bored kids upside down with his quirky, rhyming brand of magic. Starring Mike Meyers and Dakota Fanning. Rated: PG.

Gremlins 

Watch "Gremlins" on May 1 on Netflix. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

A salesman takes home a special, furry pet gift for his son that he finds in Chinatown. His son ends up breaking all three rules of owning such a gift and his town is overrun with mischievous gremlins on Christmas Eve. Rated: PG.

Hairspray

Plump teen Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake) realizes her dream by winning a spot on Baltimore's televised dance show. She battles rival Amber von Tussle for her boyfriend, a coveted dance spot and integration of the dance show. Rated: PG.

May 3Cupcake & Dino—General Services

The enterprising siblings return for more adventures in the limitless world of general services, where the silly duo take on all sorts of jobs. Rated: TV-Y7.

The Last Summer

The teen romance film star's "Riverdale's K.J. Apa, Tyler Posey of "Teen Wolf" and Maia Mitchell of "Good Trouble" (Photo: Netflix)

In this teen rom-com, a group of friends explore new relationships and reexamine others the summer before college begins. Check out the trailer here. Not yet rated.  

Mr. Mom

When Jack (Michael Keaton) is fired, he becomes a stay-at-home dad. His wife (Teri Garr) goes back to work. She handles everything great, but he's clueless. Rated: PG. 

True and the Rainbow Kingdom: Mushroom Town

Big-hearted True can solve any problem. The do-gooder takes on a runaway boaty-float, a sideways sleepover, and her own birthday party's sticky mess. Rated:TV-Y. 

May 10Harvey Girls Forever! Season 2

The Harvey Girls finally get to meet their boy-band idols. The hardworking girls also make new enemies — their older siblings. Rated: TV-Y7.

May 13Malibu Rescue (Netflix original)

A rag tag team of junior lifeguards compete against snoba for the top tower in this Netflix original, premiering May 13. (Photo: Netflix)

Tyler must suit up and train for an elite junior lifeguard program over the summer after a long list of shenanigans. Watch the trailer here. Family film.

May 15Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 

The British-created computer animated program is based on "Dennis the Menace" and follows Dennis, his dog Gnasher and their friends Rubi, JJ, Pieface and his pet potato Paul as they think up crazy plans. No rating available.  

May 17Chip & Potato (Netflix original)

In this cartoon, Chip is a cute little pug experiencing life's firsts with the help of her friend Potato, who happens to be a mouse. Not yet rated.

See You Yesterday

Two teens take dangerous trips to the past to try and save their brother in this Netflix film, premiering May 17. (Photo: Linda Kallerus/Netflix)

When their brother is wrongly killed by a police officer, two Brooklyn teen prodigies build a time machine to change his fate. See the trailer here. Not yet rated.

May 20Prince of Peoria: Part 2

The second half of "Prince of Peoria" returns to Netflix on May 20. (Photo: Netflix)

Teddy tries to finish his MIT summer robotics application, while Emil works just as hard trying to squeeze every last bit of fun out of summer in Peoria. Rated: TV-Y7.

May 22The Flash: Season 5

Rated: PG.

May 23Riverdale: Season 3

Rated: TV-14.

May 28Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Watch "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" on Netflix on May 28. (Photo: Laurie Sparham/Disney Enterprises)

Clara seeks a magical key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. But she finds herself transported to three parallel worlds where she meets a soldier named Phillip, an army of mice and the regents. She and Phillip must get to the fourth realm to retrieve the key.  Rated: PG. 

Last call for...

Leaving May 1

Disney High School Musical 3: Senior Year 

Godzilla 

Jaws 

Jaws 2 

Jaws 3 

Jaws: The Revenge 

Leaving May 11

Switched at Birth, Seasons 1–5

Leaving May 15

Bill Nye, the Science Guy: Collection 1

Leaving May 19

Disney’s Bridge to Terabithia 

Leaving May 22

The Boss Baby

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