3 Underrated Films You Must Watch This May 2025

Not every film that enters theaters manages to make a splash, and some never even see the big screen!

Luckily, streaming platforms have simplified the process for these lesser-known films to eventually reach audiences online.

That’s why Watch With Us has curated this list of three underrated movies to watch in May 2025.

This month’s picks feature a hidden horror gem, a minimalist drama, and a thriller that could be the last directorial effort from a legendary filmmaker.

‘Cuckoo’ (2024)

In Cuckoo, we follow a teenage girl named Gretchen (Hunter Schafer) who suffers a head injury early in the story, but the real horrors surrounding her are all too genuine. Relocated to the serene German Alps with her father, Luis (Marton Csokas), her stepmother, Beth (Jessica Henwick), and their daughter, Alma (Mila Lieu), this was meant to be a fresh start after the death of Gretchen’s mother. Yet, unsettling events plague the resort town, especially among the female visitors.

Gretchen notices a mysterious hooded woman (Kalin Morrow) lurking around the guests. Little does she know, the bizarre happenings surround a family secret that she was never supposed to uncover. Discovering the truth may endanger her life.

Cuckoo is streaming on Hulu.

‘Daddio’ (2024)

Daddio presents a nearly bare-bones narrative. The film unfolds primarily within a taxi, where the driver, Clark (Sean Penn), engages in a deep conversation with his passenger (Dakota Johnson) during a lengthy ride from the airport. Writer and director Christy Hall masterfully utilizes her two leads, proving the film’s strengths lie beyond their star power. Penn immerses himself in the role of a blue-collar cab driver, while Johnson convincingly portrays a woman grappling with her identity and life choices.

The audience becomes a silent observer as the passenger gradually discloses her struggles. Clark, on the other hand, is more forthcoming, suggesting this isn’t his first profound dialogue within the cab. While not aiming to shock viewers, the film impressively extracts drama from its limited budget.

Daddio is streaming on Netflix.

‘Juror #2’ (2024)

The fate of Juror #2 as the final film directed by Clint Eastwood remains uncertain. However, if this marks the culmination of his directorial career, he bids farewell with an exceptional legal thriller. James Michael Sythe (Gabriel Basso) is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend, and prosecutor Faith Killebrew (Toni Collette) sees this high-profile case as a launchpad for her District Attorney campaign.

Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), the second juror, harbors a significant secret. He was present at the bar where Sythe last interacted with his girlfriend and may have inadvertently caused her death while driving home intoxicated. Torn between wanting to prevent an innocent man from suffering and fearing the consequences of his confession, Justin strives to sway the jury towards a not-guilty verdict. Will justice triumph, and for whom—James or Justin?

Juror #2 is streaming on Max.