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May

2003·Movie
1h 33min·R

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May fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

If you can't find a friend... make one.

A socially awkward veterinary assistant with a lazy eye and obsession with perfection descends into depravity after developing a crush on a boy with perfect hands.
Psychological HorrorSocially AwkwardBody HorrorObsessionDark and DisturbingCharacter StudyContemporaryUnsettlingVeterinary Assistant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about May

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream May legally?

May is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is May worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is May rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is May?

1 h 33 min

May runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on May?

Critics64
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see May much the same way.

Was May a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$264,349

No. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $264,349 worldwide, 53% of its budget.

What language is May in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch May?

36ARATAUBEBOBRCACLCOCRDEDOECES+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for May in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does May use?

Black ComedyLeg FocusMeaningful NameAmbiguously BiFriend to All ChildrenSymbolismAccidental MurderManic Pixie Dream GirlEye ScreamTwist EndingStalker with a CrushSanity Slippageand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for May, including Black Comedy, Leg Focus, Meaningful Name.