The Most Seen Movies on Netflix Globally Between May 12 and May 18

Hey there, movie lovers! It’s no secret that people adore kicking back with a good flick on Netflix. With their original content getting better and better each year, there’s always something fresh to dive into. But which movies were stealing the show globally between May 12 and May 18, 2025? Let’s check out the top 10 most-watched movies on Netflix during that week—there’s a little something for everyone here!

1. Nonnas (20,000,000 views, 1h 54m)
Topping the list is Nonnas, a heartwarming Netflix original comedy inspired by the real-life story of Jody Scaravella’s Brooklyn restaurant, Enoteca Maria, where Italian grandmothers cook authentic meals. In the movie, a guy who’s lost his mom finds new purpose by opening a restaurant staffed entirely by nonnas—grandmothers—who whip up delicious Italian dishes. Leading the charge is Nonna Maria, a feisty grandma with a knack for cooking and life advice, alongside her grandson Carlo, who’s trying to keep the restaurant afloat while learning from the nonnas’ wisdom. It’s a tasty blend of laughs, love, and pasta!

2. A Deadly American Marriage (12,800,000 views, 1h 43m)
At number two, we have A Deadly American Marriage, a chilling true crime documentary. It dives into the 2015 killing of Jason Corbett, an Irish widower, by his American wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent. The couple met when Molly became the au pair for Jason’s kids, Jack and Sarah, after his first wife’s death. They married and moved to North Carolina, but tensions brewed—Jason wanted to return to Ireland with his kids, while Molly feared losing them. The Martens claim they acted in self-defense, but the brutal crime scene suggests otherwise. With interviews from Molly, Thomas, Jason’s kids, and his sister Tracey, this doc keeps you guessing: was it murder or self-defense?

3. Havoc (5,600,000 views, 1h 47m)
In third place is Havoc, a gritty Netflix original action-thriller. It follows a tough detective named Walker, who’s trying to rebuild his reputation after a drug deal gone wrong. Now, he’s tasked with rescuing a politician’s son while uncovering a dark conspiracy tied to the city’s criminal underworld. Walker, played by a rugged lead, teams up with a sharp informant, Lena, to navigate the chaos. It’s packed with intense fight scenes and shady deals—perfect for anyone craving some high-octane action!

4. Untold: The Liver King (5,000,000 views, 1h 08m)
Coming in at number four is Untold: The Liver King, part of Netflix’s Untold documentary series. This one dives into the controversial life of Brian Johnson, aka The Liver King, a fitness influencer famous for his raw-meat-eating, primal lifestyle. It follows his rise to fame, the backlash over his extreme methods (and some steroid allegations), and how he handles the fallout. Featuring Brian himself and his family, this doc is a wild ride into the world of fitness fame and the price of living “ancestrally.”

5. Inside Man: Most Wanted (4,600,000 views, 1h 46m)
At number five, we have Inside Man: Most Wanted, a 2019 heist thriller that’s a sequel to the 2006 film Inside Man. This time, an elite FBI negotiator, Remy Darbonne, faces off against a cunning thief, Brynn Stewart, during a high-stakes bank robbery in New York. The robbers are after Nazi gold hidden in the vault, and Remy has to outsmart them while dealing with corruption in the system. It’s a tense, twisty ride with plenty of cat-and-mouse action!

6. Instant Family (3,300,000 views, 1h 59m)
Landing at number six is Instant Family, a 2018 comedy that’s all heart. It follows Pete and Ellie Wagner, a couple who decide to adopt three siblings—Lizzy, Juan, and Lita—only to realize parenting is way harder than they thought. Pete and Ellie, with their mix of cluelessness and love, navigate the chaos of their new family, from tantrums to touching moments. It’s a funny, feel-good watch about the messy beauty of adoption.

7. Home (2,700,000 views, 1h 34m)
In seventh place is Home, a 2015 animated adventure from DreamWorks. It follows a lovable alien named Oh, who’s part of the Boov race that’s taken over Earth. Oh teams up with a spunky girl named Tip to find her missing mom after he accidentally sends a galactic “eviction notice” to some not-so-friendly aliens. It’s a colorful, silly journey packed with friendship and wacky alien antics—perfect for the whole family!

8. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2,600,000 views, 1h 45m)
Number eight brings us Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 2024 sequel to the 1988 classic. The mischievous ghost Beetlejuice returns to haunt the Deetz family. Lydia Deetz, now a mom, and her teenage daughter Astrid accidentally summon Beetlejuice while dealing with family drama in their creepy old house. It’s a spooky, funny trip down memory lane with plenty of afterlife chaos and nostalgic vibes.

9. It Takes Two (2,600,000 views, 1h 41m)
At number nine, we’ve got It Takes Two, a 1995 family comedy classic. This one follows two identical strangers, Amanda and Alyssa, who meet at summer camp and realize they’re twins separated at birth. Amanda, a tough orphan, and Alyssa, a rich girl, swap places to get Alyssa’s dad, Roger, to ditch his gold-digging fiancée and fall for Amanda’s kind social worker, Diane. It’s a sweet, mischievous romp with double the fun!

10. High Plains Drifter (2,300,000 views, 1h 45m)
Rounding out the list at number ten is High Plains Drifter, a 1973 Western classic. A mysterious stranger, known only as The Stranger, rides into the corrupt town of Lago and offers to protect them from outlaws—for a price. As he takes charge, his brutal methods and eerie past hint he might be more than human. It’s a dark, gritty tale of revenge and justice with a haunting Western vibe.

So, there you have it—the top 10 movies that had the world glued to their screens on Netflix from May 12 to May 18. Do you have a favorite on this list? Maybe you’re a true crime fan who got hooked on A Deadly American Marriage, or perhaps Instant Family gave you all the feels? And hey, are there any upcoming Netflix movies you’re looking forward to? Let me know—I’m always up for a good movie chat!