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May December

6.620231h 57mRMovieDrama

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

DirectorTodd Haynes
WritersAlex Mechanik·Samy Burch
ProducersJessica Elbaum·Will Ferrell

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Cast · Directed by Todd Haynes

NPNatalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Elizabeth
JMJulianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Gracie
CMCharles Melton
Charles Melton
Joe Yoo
CSCory Michael Smith
Cory Michael Smith
Georgie
EYElizabeth Yu
Elizabeth Yu
Mary Atherton-Yoo
GBGabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa
Charlie Atherton-Yoo
PCPiper Curda
Piper Curda
Honor Atherton-Yoo
DMD.W. Moffett
D.W. Moffett
Tom Atherton
CTChris Tenzis
Chris Tenzis
Aaron
AFAndrea Frankle
Andrea Frankle
Rhonda
MTMikenzie Taylor
Mikenzie Taylor
Molly
JSJocelyn Shelfo
Jocelyn Shelfo
Sofia

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May December — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams May December?

May December is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is May December on Netflix?

Yes — May December is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is May December on Amazon Prime Video?

No, May December isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch May December for free?

May December is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is May December based on a true story?

Yes — May December is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).