Finding a smart movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be difficult, to say the least. While Amazon’s physically powerful library of titles is available to all Amazon Prime subscribers, it doesn’t make it easy to find what you’re looking for. for. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve put together an in-development list of the most productive movies on Amazon Prime right now. Our carefully curated assortment runs the gamut from crowd-pleasing blockbusters to Oscar-winning dramas. to charming romantic comedies and more. There’s something for everyone, so avoid the endless scrolling and just decide to watch one of those wonderful movies.
Check out our list of the most productive videos on Amazon Prime below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
As A. I. is all the rage, it’s the best time to revisit Steven Spielberg’s underrated 2001 film, “A. I. Artificial Intelligence. “It’s an exclusive collaboration between Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick: Kubrick evolved the commission over the years but never directed it, as he hoped the visual effects would advance enough to make the film possible. Spielberg reprised the spirit of Kubrick in Philip K. ‘s source material. . Dick and Dick wrote the screenplay himself, resulting in a dark and twisted “Pinocchio” story about a realistic AI. boy (Haley Joel Osment) who dreams of becoming human so that his adoptive mother will finally love him. It’s tragic and terrifying. –Adam Chitwood
Talk about underrated gems. ” “Brigsthrough Bear” is an absolute delight, and the less you know, the better. The fundamental setup is that Kyle Mooney plays a young man named James who has been forced to live his life in an underground bunker. with her parents, she ran into the company a low-fidelity children’s program called Brigsthrough Bear. “SNL” director Dave McNary directs from a screenplay by Mooney and Kevin Costello, and the film features a great performance by Mark Hamill. Sweet, fun, and absolutely unique. –Adam Chitwood
Glen Powell is (rightly) those days, but if you missed his breakout role in Richard Linklater’s incredible 2016 film, “Everybody Loves Him!!”, now is the best opportunity. Described as a spiritual sequel to Linklater’s seminal “Dazed and Confused,” this film is set in the 1980s and revolves around an organization of school students (as opposed to the ’70s upper school setting of “Dazed”). The movie in the sense that the plot is lighthearted but the characters are wealthy, and we stick to several Texas school students (most of whom are on the baseball team) for a few days. Blake Jenner, Zoey Deutch, Wyatt Russell and Tyler Hoechlin are on the bill. –Adam Chitwood
A trio of Alfred Hitchcock classics are on Prime Video this month and are a must-have for many other reasons. The first is “Psycho,” an old-fashioned horror movie about (Janet Leigh) who runs away and ends up in an almost deserted place. motel called Bates Motel, where he crosses paths with its mild-mannered owner, Norman (Anthony Perkis). 60 years later, it still terrifies her. –Adam Chitwood
Then we have “Rear Window,” one of the most entertaining videos ever made. Jimmy Stewart plays a professional photographer who is recovering from a damaged leg and is confined to a wheelchair. To pass the time in his New York apartment, he spies on open windows. of the neighboring building. One night, he thinks he’s witnessing a homicide and things spiral out of control. The conception of the production alone makes it a classic, but a master of suspense, Hitchcock grabs you by the throat and won’t let you. go. –Adam Chitwood
And finally, there’s “Vertigo. ” Somewhat ignored when it was released, it is now hailed as one of the most important films ever made. Jimmy Stewart plays a retired detective who suffers from agoraphobia who is asked to stay with a friend’s wife. to the bottom of what’s going on. Is she possessed?Is she crazy? Everything is on the table as one of Hitchcock’s most private films unfolds, laying bare his lascivious obsessions. –Adam Chitwood
One of the Batman movies ever made, Tim Burton’s 1992 sequel, “Batman Returns,” is insane. After its 1989 success, Burton leaned heavily into the bizarre for this sequel, which finds Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne taking on a trio of villains. : Michelle Pfeiffer’s vengeful Catwoman, Danny DeVito’s grumpy Penguin, and Christopher Walken’s natural villain Max Schreck. Pfeiffer is phenomenal as Selina Kyle, playing a contrasting role with Wayne as the film tackles what drives revenge and what’s right. The movie also looks incredible, with Gotham City drenched in snow and Burton basking in just how far violence can take with a PG-13 rating. –Adam Chitwood
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s hit 1998 drama “Good Will Hunting” remains a stellar and poignant film all these years later. Damon and Affleck won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for their story of a genius janitor striving to succeed to his full potential. . The Boston-set film also sees Robin Williams perform one of his Oscar-winning performances, under the excellent direction of Gus Van Sant.
The first five “Mission: Impossible” movies are now streaming on Netflix and are very popular. It’s one of the most productive franchises still in the works, as Tom Cruise features death-defying stunts and a whole new vibe for each movie that will be released. to a replacement in the director. Brian De Palma’s first play is a sexy thriller, “Mission: Impossible 2” through John Woo is a ballet actor, J. J. Abrams’ “Mission: Impossible III” is almost a romantic comedy and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” brings everything to the forefront for a full-fledged team movie. These movies are spectacular, and you can also stream “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” and “Dead Reckoning” with a Paramount test. – Adam Chitwood
Wes Anderson’s new movie, “Asteroid City,” is streaming now on Prime Video and is one of his best. Released this year, the story continues the design of the Russian dolls that Anderson played so well in “The Grand Budapest Hotel” to the Grandson Budapest Hotel. It follows a group of actors performing a play about an organization of people who find themselves quarantined in a 1950s desert, after receiving a layover in from an alien. The film is full of excitement, as Anderson was obviously encouraged during the pandemic with this one, and it has another cast that includes Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Edward Norton, Bryan Cranston, and Steve Carell.
Before the arrival of Donald Glover’s new TV series, check out the original “Mr. and Ms. Smith. “The 2005 film stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a married couple whose relationship is ruined when they realize that each is truly a secret spy, hiding the secret from the other. When they have the separate task of fighting each other, sparks fly. Doug Liman, the filmmaker of the films “Bourne” and “Edge of Tomorrow,” directs this action-action romantic comedy with wonderland. However, an incredibly fun date at its center.
Who doesn’t love a clever legal thriller?They no longer make videos like “The Firm,” a two-and-a-half-hour, mid-budget, character-driven human drama. Based on the e-book of the same call written by John Grisham, the 1993 film stars Tom Cruise as a Harvard Law School graduate who lands a senior position at a primary law firm in Memphis. But as he deepens his work, he begins to uncover the secrets and conspiracies it contains. The late Sydney Pollack directs the film and the cast includes Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter and Hal Holbrook.
The 2022 horror drama from “Call Me Through Your Name” and “Suspiria” director Luca Guadagnino stars Timothee Chalamet and Taylor Russell as two young cannibals living in 1980s America who struggle to engage their impulses as they begin a tenuous relationship. Based on the e-book From the Same Call via Camille DeAngelis, it’s a scary, heartwarming, and sweet film that will shake you to the bone with heartwarming functionality through Mark Rylance.
This is everything the whole family can enjoy. DreamWorks’ 2010 animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” is the deeply empathetic story of a small Viking village and a young man named Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) who befriends a wounded dragon, despite the village’s claim that dragons are harmful. creatures that can’t be befriended. What follows is a soft and comforting story, told through a formidable score by composer John Powell. –Adam Chitwood
If you’re craving more meta-fun after “Barbie,” check out “The Truguy Show,” a director who Greta Gerwig says sought inspiration for her edit of “Barbie. “Directed by Peter Weird, the 1998 film stars Jim Carrey as a man who has no idea that his entire life is being filmed for a TV show and that his small town is a big soundstage on which every moment of his life is vaguely filmed. It’s quite exclusive and inventive, and it came at a time when “truth TV” was beginning to conquer audiences around the world. As a guarantee of its quality, it holds up incredibly well today. –Adam Chitwood
Have you ever wondered how Nike got the rights to Michael Jordan’s symbol and created the unstoppable Air Jordan logo?Well, even if it’s not, here’s a movie that explains it. Matt Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, a brave worker at Nike (which is about to close its basketball division), who meets a freshman who thinks he has what it takes: Michael Jordan (who is never fully seen, only glimpsed in archival footage and with his neck down). Phil Knight (Ben Affleck), his Nike colleagues (including Chris Tucker and Jason Bateman), and, most importantly, Jordan’s parents (played by real-life couple Viola Davis and Julius Tennon). Strangely captivating and uplifting for a film about the triumph of capitalism, it’s cleverly directed through Affleck and features plenty of winning performances. Even if you don’t mind the Air Jordan logo and how it’s been secured through Nike, you’ll still be absolutely fascinated. – Drew Taylor
If you’re looking to laugh out loud, stop by “Jackass Forever. “The fourth film in the “Jackass” franchise reunites with the same old crew tackling new stunts, this time they’re all middle-aged (which, honestly, makes stunts even more fun). There’s a natural rush of adrenaline to watching this movie, but what makes it special is the camaraderie and love these guys have for each other, while putting everyone in terrible situations. —Adam Chitwood
Few movies are as unexpected to each and every mom as “A Simple Favor. “Really, at any time, anything can happen in this sweet thriller/black comedy. Anna Kendrick plays a vlogger single mother who suddenly discovers an opportunity to be discovered when her friend, the PR director of a fashion company (played by Blake Lively), goes missing. Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells co-star in this Hitchcock-inspired treat that you might be surprised to find thanks to “Bridesmaids” and “Spy” filmmaker Paul Feig. –Adam Chitwood
One of the most productive films ever made about music, Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” is a timeless classic. Inspired by Crowe’s previous career as a music journalist, the film follows a teenager named William (played by Patrick Fugit) who receives a project from Rolling Stone to write a story about an up-and-coming band called Stillwater. Integrated into the organization along the way, William learns more about life, love, and friendship, even if, through Crowe’s decidedly serious lens, it never comes off mundane or routine. Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Kate Hudson was deservedly nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The impeccable cast also includes Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup, Jason Lee, Fairuza Balk, Anna Paquin and Philip Seymour Hoffman. –Adam Chitwood
A clever romantic comedy with a wildly captivating duo, Amazon’s “I Want You Back” stars Charlie Day and Jenny Slate as two strangers who come together after being dumped by their respective partners at the same time. Determined to win them back, they conspire in combination to sabotage their exes’ new relationships, build a complex web of friendships, feelings, and, of course, fall in love with each other. Day and Slate are a fantastic pair of adorable remnants at their worst, building plausible chemistry while also making other people laugh.
Hong Kong action legend John Woo delivered one of his most productive American studio films with the 1997 favorite, “Face/Off. “It stars John Travolta as FBI agent Sean Archer, a family man, and Nicolas Cage as his criminal nemesis and identity thief. , Castor Troy, who takes on Archer’s life with the help of a plastic surgeon and a revolutionary face-swapping procedure. It’s an absolutely insane movie, with two performances by old-school movie stars, Travolta and Cage, who totally embrace Woo’s wild nature. and an over-the-top version of a cat-and-mouse crime mystery that helps keep escalating the action. -Haleigh Foutch
“The Outfit,” a confined spy mystery with an excellent lead performance, originated from “The Imitation Game” Oscar winner Graham Moore, who is a director about an English tailor (played by Mark Rylance) who gets caught up in a mob. war one night while he was behind the clock at his Saints Row store. Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, and Johnny Flynn co-star in the film that’s largely set in the same location, but is full of tension and full of revelations. –Adam Chitwood
Every new Paul Thomas Anderson film is an explanation for why to rejoice, but his 2021 film “Licorice Pizza” is indeed a film that comes from the heart. The coming-of-age comedy-drama is set in 1973 in the San Fernando Valley and follows a confident 15-year-old actor (Cooper Hoffman) who befriends a woman in her twenties (Alana Haim). The film explores their nebulous dates, as well as the anxieties everyone feels when watching the young adult. , and it’s all wrapped up in the PTA’s hilarious and heartbreaking chronicle of a young boy’s life in 1970s Los Angeles. Come through the time capsule, stick around to see Bradley Cooper’s hilarious and disjointed performance as producer Jon Peters. –Adam Chitwood
Daniel Craig’s new Bond film is epic and intimate. “No Time to Die” puts an emotional button on what has been an emotional adventure, as Craig has finally infused 007 with a license to feel through his acclaimed film series. In his final journey, we begin with a lengthy prologue that updates (for now) his relationship with Dr. Madeleine Swan (played by Léa Seydoux) after her debut in “Spectre. “But when a character from Swan Beyond Reappearance (played through Rami Malek), Bond is dragged into a cat-and-mouse game with the highest stakes he’s ever faced. Impressive towers by Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas, as well as a refreshing visual palace by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. Make sure that with “No Time to Die,” Bond comes out on a smart note. –Adam Chitwood
Tom Holland’s adventure film of a very different genre, “The Lost City of Z,” is in David Grann’s e-book of the same title and follows an early 20th-century British explorer sent to Brazil in search of a lost city. Charlie Hunnam plays explorer Percy Fawcett, Robert Pattinson plays fellow explorer Henry Costin, and Tom Holland plays Percy’s son Jack. Directed and written by James Gray, “The Lost City of Z” is a gripping story about colonialism and the dating process between a father and son. –Adam Chitwood
If you’ve ever noticed Aaron Sorkin’s fictionalized account of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in “Being the Ricardos,” check out Amy Poehler’s documentary “Lucy and Desi. “The film explores the partnership between the stars of “I Love Lucy,” providing an insightful and candid look at the dates between the two, backed up by interviews with Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Norman Lear, Desi Arnaz Jr. , Carol Burnett and Bette Midler. –Adam Chitwood
“The Courier” is a wonderful “dad movie” and it’s pejorative. This Cold War mystery is based on a true story and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne, a British businessman recruited through secret intelligence to serve as a messenger between a Russian. espionage source and the British government in the 1960s. What starts out as a thrilling adventure turns incredibly serious, and Cumberbatch dominates the screen in the lead role (framed by Rachel Brosnahan as his wife and Jessie Buckley as his manager). , convincing and strangely poignant. –Adam Chitwood
The 2019 comedy “Brittany Runs a Marathon” manages to be hilarious and inspiring, as Jillian Bell plays a woman in her twenties living in New York City named Brittany who makes the decision to investigate to get her life back on track, and for starters, she’ll be ready to run the New York City Marathon. But as Brittany becomes more and more involved in running and makes new friends along the way, she discovers that inner change may be the wisest thing to do to direct her life. the right direction. Bell is in the lead role, and writer-director Paul Downs Colaizzo’s screenplay is pleasantly unexpected in the way he directs Brittany’s story. –Adam Chitwood
After directing the Oscar-winning romance “Call Me Through Your Name,” filmmaker Luca Guadagnino tackled a time of horror with 2018’s “Suspiria. “Set in 1988 Berlin, the film stars Dakota Johnson as a young woman who leaves her circle of Mennonite relatives in Ohio to audition and work as a dancer at a famous academy. But as they continue their exercise, it becomes apparent that this dance group possibly has something more sinister, more bewitching. The brilliance of Guadagnino’s vision of the hitale lies in the way he uses the supernatural. horror to tell a real-life horror story about fascism and the festering wound of evil. Tilda Swinton is desirable and takes on the dual role of dance troupe leader and doctor curious about what’s going on at the school. –Adam Chitwood
If a real-life investigative mystery like “All the President’s Men” is more suitable for you, check out “The Report. “Released in 2019, the true-story drama stars Adam Driver as Daniel Jones, an employee of the senator. Dianne Feinstein (played by Annette Bening), who is tasked with investigating the CIA’s use of torture after the September 11 attacks. Writer-director Scott Z. Burns creates a film that is shown with tension, but also tough in its quest. for the truth. The ensemble includes Jon Hamm, Michael C. Hall, Corey Stoll, Ted Levine, and Maura Tierney. –Adam Chitwood
Screenwriter Mindy Kaling retired from the late-night TV world for her 2019 comedy “Late Night,” starring Emma Thompson as a veteran late-night TV personality who is at risk of being kicked off the network and enlists the help of a newcomer. . (and inexperienced) (played by Kaling) to bring some diversity to her all-male editorial team. The comedy has shades of a mismatched dating movie, a behind-the-scenes Hollywood story, and a middle-aged drama, and is anchored through excellent acting through Thompson as a woman struggling to keep up. –Adam Chitwood
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, you can’t pass with Frank Capra’s 1946 vintage “It’s a Beautiful Life. “The film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, an incredibly unfortunate guy who, after attempting suicide, is shown what life would be like in his small town if he had never existed. While the film is ultimately uplifting, it’s far darker than you might forget, and it’s a brilliant account of life and the relationships we formed (and took for granted) along the way. –Adam Chitwood
If you’re into dramas, the 2018 movie “Cold War” is a must-see. Directed and co-written by Pawel Pawlikowski, the Polish-language drama is set in Poland and France and begins in the 1940s before ending in the 1960s after the film Discover a relationship between a musical director and a young singer. In the context of their love story, the war continues. –Adam Chitwood
A romantic comedy that comes straight from the heart, “The Big Sick,” based on a true story, is charming and heartwarming. Written by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, the film is based on the origins of their relationship as Gordon. He fell into a coma shortly after they started dating, and Nanjiani was forced to face his own fears and face Gordon’s parents in the incertidumbre. de his condition, which weighs heavily. Zoe Kazan plays Gordon in the film with a healthy dose of motivation, and Nanjiani delivers a complex role that clearly taps into the depths of his personal life, not just his dates with Kazan’s character, but also his own dates with his family. Adam Chitwood
“Oldboy” Park Chan-wook’s epic 2016 erotic drama “The Handmaiden” is surely one of his most productive films and is a blast from start to finish. The mental mystery unfolds in 3 parts full of twists and turns, but it begins. such as the story of a con man who conspires with a pickpocket to hatch a plan that would involve marrying a Japanese heiress and locking her up in an asylum, thus robbing her of her wealth. But the film takes several twists and turns as sexual and mischievous entanglements ensue. This one is for adults only. –Adam Chitwood
“Manchester Across the Sea” is a brilliant film, but beware, it’s also a huge disappointment. This 2016 film won the Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay and stars Casey Affleck as a janitor living in Massachusetts who is suddenly tasked with being cared for by his nephew after the brutal death of his brother. The occasion triggers significant trauma that Affleck’s character has yet to address, and what follows is a dark, somber, and ultimately poignant meditation on grief and guilt. –Adam Chitwood
Regina King’s 2020 drama “One Night in Miami” is a wonderful snapshot of a moment in time and how four of the hitale’s most prominent African Americans tackled the changing social landscape of the 1960s. Set on a night in 1964, the story follows four friends: Cassius Clay (Eli Goree), Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge), and Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr. ), as a birthday party night soon turns into a hot night out. conversations about their roles and day-to-day jobs with the African American community. The film is cleverly drawn and incredibly compelling, and provides plenty of material for ideas by connecting the struggles of the 1960s to the present day. –Adam Chitwood
If you love hidden gems, 2020’s “The Vast of Night” is one of the most exciting indie films in recent years. Set in 1950s New Mexico, the story unfolds over the course of a night when a young telephone operator and a radio DJ choose discover a mysterious audio frequency that may or may not be inhugu in nature. This small-scale sci-fi mystery has a smooth effect but is full of evocative cinema, plots, and dimensional characters. It’s so clever that a scene with a guy talking about his experience with extraterrestrial beings on the radio will keep you on the edge of your seat. –Adam Chitwood
2019’s “Sound of Metal” is an independent film with a passion center, and an Oscar winner at that. The film stars Riz Ahmed as a steel drummer named Ruben who begins to lose his hearing. He leaves his bandmate to go home. for deaf drug addicts in recovery, where you begin to learn how to live your life and also how to fight your own demons. Ahmed offers remarkable functionality, and the film’s sound design puts you right in Ruben’s free space. –Adam Chitwood
If you’re in the mood for a dramedy with charming costumes, 2016’s “Love and Friendship” is an absolute delight. Based on Jane Austen’s novel “Lady Susan,” the film is written and directed by Whit Stillman and stars Kate Beckinsale as a woman who has just been widowed and seeks rich husbands for herself and her daughter. A comedy of errors ensues, with Beckinsale and Chloé Sévigny leading a cast that also includes Stephen Fry, Tom Bennett and Xavier Samuel. –Adam Chitwood