In the past or so, Netflix and Apple TV+ have competed for the most prestigious movie services (congratulations, CODA!), but that doesn’t mean other streaming services don’t have excellent service. Take Amazon Prime for example. The streamer was one of the first to go around picking up festival favorites and other lovable favorites, and they’re all still there in the library, because So if they’ve caught your eye for the first time, now’s the perfect time to catch up.
Here are our picks for the 10 best movies on Amazon Prime. All of the movies in our guide are included with your Prime subscription—no rent here. Once you’ve seen your fill, check out our list for the best movies on Netflix And the best movies on Disney+ if you’re looking for something else to watch. We also have a guide to Best show on Amazon if that’s what you’re in the mood for.
There’s no time to die
Daniel Craig’s final shot as James Bond encapsulates all the thrilling action and cross-world setting that fans of the spy thriller expect but wraps them up in adventure. possibly the most emotional of 007. There’s no time to die sees retired British superspy being dragged back into the game by his former ally Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) to hunt down the scientist behind the deadly new nanobot weapon. But does the world need Bond when even the MI6 intelligence agency has replaced him with the new elite 007 agent Nomi (Lashana Lynch)? Linking topics dating back to when Craig debuted in Royal Casino25th Link the film offers a rare sense of closure to the character, and an ending that will bring even the toughest action fans to tears.
Unexpected wedding
A raucous spin on a traditional rom-com, Unexpected wedding lure viewers in by setting up a cliché — a ceremony on a tropical island, with polite pranks on bickering wives — before exploding, quite literally, into an escape. escape action when the wedding party is held hostage by violent pirates. Honestly, it’s a bit confusing and self-aware at times, but main actors Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel are clearly having a lot of fun playing the bride and groom Darcy and Tom, who have a lot of fun. Special days often turn into a hilarious bloody battle for survival, that it’s easy to get carried away by the ride. With a strong supporting cast, including the always delightful Jennifer Coolidge as the groom’s mother stealing every scene she loves with her splendidly chaotic presence, this is a wedding worth RSVP join.
Nanny
Aisha (Anna Diop) is a Senegalese woman who works as a nanny for a wealthy couple in New York City, hoping to earn enough money to bring her son and cousin to America with her. However, her future depends on the mercy of her employers, who seem content to let Aisha raise their daughter, Rose, while regularly withholding her salary. . As the stress of a power imbalance weighs heavily on her, Aisha begins to have strange dreams about drowning, which are made worse by her fear of abandoning her child. Director Nikyatu Jusu’s directorial debut, Nanny contrasts the horror of the immigrant experience in modern America with something darker, while swapping expected hopes and opportunities for a palpable sadness. with cultures and communities left behind. Nanny takes a slow, psychological approach to its scare scenes, but Diop is a phenomenon throughout, the meticulous pacing and stunning cinematography mean that every frame freezes.
licorice pizza
Is it possible to be nostalgic for a time and place you may not have been to? licorice pizza—Paul Thomas Anderson’s praise of the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s—makes a strong case for “yes.” A coming-of-age comedy, the film follows 15-year-old actor Gary Valentine (Cooper Hoffman) and 25-year-old photographer Alana Kane (Alana Haim) as they begin an unlikely friendship. It’s a film about risks intertwined with self-reflection, as perfectly matched protagonists emerge through bottomless selling, criminal misidentification, and violent clashes with landlords. film producer Jon Peters, all set to a perfectly timed soundtrack and framed in the dim light of a memorable California summer. Throughout, there’s all the edgy dialogue and small but brilliant observations of human behavior you’d expect from Anderson, but it’s the director’s ability to take the viewer back in time that makes this a hit. into a modern masterpiece.
The Lol Man (2021)
Fighting for inspiration, artist Anthony (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) finds himself drawn to the urban legend of Candyman. Intrigued by chilling rumors of summoning evil spirits by saying his name five times in a mirror, Anthony soon creates a collection of gruesome works, prompting curator girlfriend Brianna (Teyonah) Parris) suffering, while at the same time falling deeper into the spiral of trauma, murder. , and the horror lasted for centuries. Accessible to both newbies and longtime fans alike—with plenty of nods to hit classics, including Tony Todd’s original Candyman type reprise his iconic role with a clever twist—this revamp Candy man saw director Nia DaCosta update the themes of gentrification, social exclusion, and racism from which the 1992 original originated, delivering a modern take on horror , smart, suitable for a new generation.
To 2 US
Relying on nostalgia to make new entries in long inactive series can be risky business, but Eddie Murphy’s return as the Prince—now King—Akeem of Zamunda more than three decades later. 1988 Go to USA shows how to do it right. Dragged back to America in search of a son he never knew he had, Akeem—and the audience—reunited with familiar faces from the first film, before director Craig Brewer (hustle and flow) reverse the formula and check for American characters with a trip to Zamunda. With a sharper, smarter, and more globally-aware script than the original, To 2 US defies the odds to be a comedic sequel worthy of its predecessor’s reputation.
Thirteen kalpas
Director Ron Howard’s latest film brings together a top cast — including Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell and Joel Edgerton — to set the stage for the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, where a Thai soccer team and Their assistant coach is trapped in a flooded cave system. As an international effort mounts to save children, the challenges of navigating the miles of underwater caverns become more dangerous than ever, and Howard masterfully captures every claustrophobic moment. its danger. A breathtakingly tense film with some cleverly shot underwater scenes, Thirteen kalpas testifies to one of the toughest rescues ever made.
Respect
Jennifer Hudson enjoys playing the Queen of Souls in this biopic about the life and times of Aretha Franklin. Directed by Liesl Tommy, Respect followed Franklin from a young age in Michigan through her burgeoning career in gospel and jazz music and eventually the major breakthrough that led to her becoming one of the most successful performers. best in the world. These aren’t puffs, though. Tommy chronicles Franklin’s ups and downs as spectacularly as her ups and downs, from family conflict to career burnout, self-destruction and battling addiction. A beautifully shot film that perfectly captures each era in Franklin’s life with period-perfect costumes and designs, Respect also boasts a fantastic supporting cast, including Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess and Mary J. Blige—and of course, an extraordinary soundtrack.
One night in Miami…
Based on the play of the same name, One night in Miami … follows four cultural, musical and sports icons—Malcom X, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Muhammad Ali—at the height of the civil rights movement, a pivotal point in his life and career. Surname. Meeting in a motel room after Ali’s heavyweight victory—then still Cassius Clay—over Sonny Liston in 1964, the four men discussed their role in the movement and society at large, in when the audience knows the weight of history is bearing down on them. The tight confines of much of the film reflect its theatrical roots, but this Regina King-directed debut perfectly portrays the larger-than-life personalities of its cast. Kingsley Ben-Adir is on fire as Malcom X, with Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree — as Brown, Cooke, and Ali — are all utterly charismatic.
Saint Maud
Like any other offer from A24 (Witches, hereditary, Midsommar), the directorial debut of Rose Glass Saint Maud is an ethereal brain thriller. In it, Morfydd Clark plays Katie, a sad and lonely young woman who has left her job due to unknown circumstances. When she began to care for a terminally ill woman who wasn’t all she was – vivacious, free-spirited – Katie, who is now known as Maud, fell into a coma. or. However, things start to spiral out of control when Maud believes she was sent to save the young woman’s soul.
Report
Produced by Amazon, Report is a fascinating description of the U.S. Senate investigation into the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” program—how it happened, who knew about it, and how the CIA distorted facts to aid its effectiveness. its fruit. Adam Driver plays Daniel Jones, the lead investigator who charted an increasingly lonely path to find the truth, battling political resistance and CIA interference along the way. Driver was, as is his custom today, excellent, and the film’s 82% “new” rating on Rotten Tomatoes is well-deserved.
the sound of metal
When punk-rock drummer and recovering addict Ruben begins to lose his hearing, it threatens to affect his entire life. Faced with the impossible choice between giving up his hearing or giving up his career, Ruben begins to fall into a spiral, until his girlfriend Lou puts him in a rehab center for the deaf. forcing him to confront his own behavior as well as the future he faces. Riz Ahmed is in spectacular form as troublesome Ruben, while Olivia Cooke as Lou, who has to endure her own demons, including self-harm, is attracting attention. Just enough, the sound of metal also features an incredibly nuanced use of sound — and its absence — as director Darius Marder creates one of the best TV series of recent years.
