Netflix Australia: New Releases for May 27, 2022

When the host of a mysterious island resort promises to fulfill the fantasies of several guests, their visit turns into a nightmarish ordeal to survive. share:

Horror Movies, US Movies

Director(s): Jeff Wadlow

Actors: Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Jimmy O. Yang, Portia Doubleday, Ryan Hansen, Michael Rooker, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Mike Vogel, Kim Coates

In Egypt, an unorthodox TV preacher with a large following finds himself in a web of political discord that tests his credibility and convictions. share:

Dramas, Middle Eastern Movies, Movies Based on Books, Egyptian

Director(s): Magdy Ahmed Aly

Actors: Amr Saad, Dorra Zarrouk, Ahmed Magdy, Bayoumi Fouad, Riham Hagag, Ramzi El Adl

Whether he's making a grand entrance, sharing personal stories or bringing a host of quirky characters to life, Rodrigo Sant'Anna lights up the stage. share:

Comedies, Stand-Up Comedy, Brazilian

Director(s): João Fonseca

Actors: Rodrigo Sant'Anna

Ten years after quitting cricket, a gifted but dejected ex-batsman pursues a spot on the national team, hoping to fulfill his son's wish for a jersey. share:

Sports Movies, Bollywood Movies, Dramas, Sports Dramas, Hindi-Language Movies

Director(s): Gowtam Tinnanuri

Actors: Shahid Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Kapur, Ronit Kamra, Anjum Batra, Gitika Mahendru, Abhishek Madrecha

A fearless warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a steely cop serving British forces in this epic saga set in pre-independent India. share:

Action & Adventure, Dramas, Indian

Director(s): S.S. Rajamouli

Actors: NTR Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris

An ex-army captain travels to Dalyan to stop his friend's beloved from marrying another man, but grief and trauma from a combat tragedy mar his journey. share:

Dramas, Turkish

Director(s): Mehmet Ada Öztekin

Actors: Engin Akyürek, Tolga Sarıtaş, Belfu Benian, Öykü Naz Altay, Gökhan Soylu, Devrim Özder Akın, Özlem Çakar Yalçınkaya, Ebru Nil Aydın, Hasan Şahintürk, Serhan Onat

A young boy seeks to master the game of snooker to defend his father’s legacy after a humiliating loss. But first, he’ll need help from a hardened pro. share:

Children & Family Movies, Sports Movies, Bollywood Movies, Dramas, Sports Dramas, Family Movies, Hindi-Language Movies

Director(s): Mridul Mahendra

Actors: Sanjay Dutt, Varun Buddhadev, Rajiv Kapoor, Tasveer Kamil, Chinmay Chandraunshuh, Dalip Tahil, Barun Chanda, Ankur Vikal, Badrul Islam, Don Ray

Ricky Gervais gives his take on the rules of comedy, spoiling his cats and how super actual nature is in his second Netflix stand-up special. share:

Comedies, Stand-Up Comedy, British

Actors: Ricky Gervais

While bickering, a man and woman get into a car accident. When he loses his memory, she must take care of him until he finds his family. share:

Romantic Comedies, Middle Eastern Movies, Comedies, Romantic Movies, Egyptian

Director(s): Akram Farid

Actors: Dina El-Sherbiny, Mostafa Khater, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Sawsan Badr, Lella Fadda, Ola Roshdy, Hamada Samaida, Usha, Wael Khalil, Azouz Adel, Jana Saleh, Ahmed El Fishawy, Bayoumi Fouad, Sherief El Desouky

After the Joker tricks him into making a tragic mistake, Superman unleashes the full brunt of his vengeful, justice-seeking fury upon the world. share:

Action & Adventure, Social Issue Dramas, Dramas, Adult Animation

When an easy job goes horribly wrong for some small-time crooks in 1954 Detroit, they set out to find the mystery client who hired them — and why. share:

Dramas, Crime Movies, Thriller Movies

Director(s): Steven Soderbergh

Actors: Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, Ray Liotta, Bill Duke, Noah Jupe, Craig muMs Grant, Julia Fox, Frankie Shaw

This silly short-film sequel to "Larva Island" and "The Larva Island Movie" follows farting friends Red and Yellow's bumbling misadventures in the city. share:

Children & Family Movies, Comedies, Korean

Director(s): Joe Young-cheol

Actors: Hong Bum-ki, Kang Si-hyun

A young Nigerian woman with sickle cell anemia refuses to let it define her as she strives against prejudice for a career, marriage and motherhood. share:

African Movies, Social Issue Dramas, Dramas, Independent Movies, Movies Based on Books, Nollywood

Director(s): Tunde Kelani

Actors: Kemi Lala Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Seun Akindele, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Bimbo Manuel, Carol King, Khabirat Kafidipe, Bukola Awoyemi, Ayo Badmus

This documentary explores Australian country music singer-songwriters Slim Dusty and Joy McKean's prolific partnership and lasting legacy. share:

Biographical Documentaries, Music & Musicals, Documentary Films, Australian

Director(s): Kriv Stenders

Actors: Joy McKean, Slim Dusty

In Western Australia, a married woman becomes involved with a poaching outsider. But soon their secret relationship spirals out of control. share:

Dramas, Movies Based on Books

Director(s): Gregor Jordan

Actors: Kelly Macdonald, Garrett Hedlund, David Wenham, Aaron Pedersen, Dan Wyllie, Julia Stone, George Mason, Richard Green

An aspiring actor from Soweto manages to pay for school with her boyfriend's help. But life as a Johannesburg "it girl" comes at an even greater cost. share:

African Movies, Dramas, South African

Director(s): Thomas Gumede

Actors: Natasha Thahane, Wright Ngubeni, Kenneth Nkosi, Matli Mohapeloa, Thabo Malema, Tessa Twala, Busisiwe Mtshali, Thami Mnqolo, Unathi Guma, Melvinah Eheli

To uncover the truth about her ex-fiance, A Lebanese woman travels to Egypt after learning that he was spotted there, years after his disappearance. share:

Romantic Comedies, Middle Eastern Movies, Comedies, Romantic Movies, Egyptian

Director(s): Ahmad Samir Farag

Actors: Cyrine Abdelnour, Ahmed Salah Al-Saadany, Sherif Salama, Maha Abou Ouf, Youssef Fawzy, Ashraf Meslehi, Riham Hagag