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Prime Video: Todd Haynes' May December is the sixth most-watched movie worldwide

"May December,” the controversial drama starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, is the No. 6 movie on Prime Video worldwide. Here, check everything you need to know.

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December.
© IMDbNatalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December.

Every time Todd Haynes returns to the big screen, his dramas rank among the Top Ten on all critics’ lists for the best pictures of the year. It wasn’t any different with “May December,” which is currently shining among the most-watched movies on Prime Video worldwide, according to FlixPatrol.

In this film, the director once again collaborates with Julianne Moore, who gained widespread acclaim for her role as Cathy Whitaker in “Far From Heaven.” The title earned five Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score in 2003.

Haynes’ latest production draws significant inspiration from the Oscar-nominated film. Like Cathy, Moore’s new character, Gracie, is involved in a forbidden romance that defies the moral norms of relationships and puts her in the spotlight.

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May December reaches Top 6 worldwide on Prime Video

“May December” is another fine creation from one of the most important romance directors, and like most of his filmography, it has caused considerable buzz. Therefore, it’s not strange to see it ranking #6 on Prime Video globally.

Surprisingly, it has managed to outshine “Red, White and Royal Blue” despite the latter being the trending film and having announced a second installment just hours ago. At the moment, it’s in a neck-and-neck competition against John Cena’s “Freelance” for the fifth spot on the ranking.

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The film follows actress Elizabeth Berry in her quest to learn more about the real person behind her next role. This is Gracie Atherton-Yoo, a woman who gained fame for having a romantic relationship with a minor when she was 36. As they coexist, secrets from Gracie’s past begin to dangerously surface.

Starring Julianne Moore as Gracie and Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, the film also features the outstanding performance of Charles Melton as Joe Yoo, marking his leap to cult pictures.

While it wasn’t hailed as one of Haynes’ best works by reviewers, it garnered astonishing critical acclaim. David Ehrlich of IndieWire described “May December” as “a heartbreakingly sincere piece of high camp that teases real human drama from the stuff of tabloid sensationalism.”

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Clara is about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Writing Arts at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her role as a writer for Spoiler US, she covers movies, TV shows, streaming platforms, celebrities, and other topics of entertainment and general interest. Since 2021, she has been working as a film critic for Bendito Spoiler, Cinema Saturno, and Peliplat, attending festivals, conducting interviews, and regularly participating in cinematic debate podcasts. Her main focus of work is in the horror genre.

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