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The best movies on Amazon Prime Video right now
Ready to binge? We present to you a list of the top movies available on Amazon Prime Video. You can spend countless hours watching all these entertaining films you have missed or want to re-watch.
There are so many genres to choose from. New films, comedy, romance, timeless classics, sci-fi, horror or drama. You just have to find a movie that is suits your current mood and just click on the play button. The Amazon Prime movies store will do the rest of the work for you, you just grab a bowl of your favorite popcorn and enjoy the movie of your choice. Also, check our list of best streaming services for alternative platforms if you cannot find the movie you are looking for.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)
No Plan. No Backup. No Choice.
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The Mission Impossible series are loved by almost everyone who has an interest in action films. In this movie out favorite Tom Cruise plays the role of Christopher McQuarrie, where he is an asexual super hero that is the center of this action film. In this film, Tom Cruise has done an exceptional job. The screenplay, dialogue delivery and action scenes are some place out of this world. The audience remains gripped to the screen throughout the entire movie. The Mission Impossible has an enticing story line that is a testament to Tom Cruise’s acting skills. He is seen doing astounding things in this film that show off his persona. The movie promises excellent entertainment material.
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (2012)
Some assembly required.
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While compiling a list of the top 50 movies on Amazon Prime, how can we miss the movie that is loved by the majority of American audiences, The Avengers. The movie is based on the Marvel comic series that brings the colored pages of a comic book to life like none other. If you are a fan of the superhero movies like Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, The Hulk, and Thor, then this is a must watch movie for you. The Avengers has set the bar high that is guaranteed to change your MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) style for a long time with its great visuals and graphics and amazing sound effects.
The 39 Steps (1935)
The 39 Steps (1935)
The 39 Steps (1935)
Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him.
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The 39 Steps is a great movie when it comes to classic thriller action movies. The movie was filmed around the time of 1935. The film casts Robert Donat and Lucie Mannheim in the leads with Godfrey Tearle and Madeleine Carroll accompanying them. The story begins when a Canadian national, Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) while enjoying a holiday in London, gets involved with an international spy ring. The story unfolds as he comes across an agent Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim). The agents get murdered inside his apartment. Now the hero must sway the local police, who suspect him of murder. Richard Hannay, stops Professor Jordan (Godfrey Tearle) from exposing the national secrets. Hannay is assisted by Pamela (Madeleine Carroll) in this movie. She is an unwilling partner and she finds out about the real truth.
This movie is a master of suspense and grab your undivided attention if you are into murder mysteries. Lately, in 2017 critics have nominated it as a few of the best British films of all time.
One Night in Miami (2020)
One Night in Miami (2020)
One Night in Miami (2020)
Four legends. One legendary night.
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One Night in Miami is the directorial debut of Regina King. It is a classic, historical drama genre that is set on a spins tale storyline. The story begins with when Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge), Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay, Eli Goree), and Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) conduct a meeting and spend some time in a hotel room located in Florida. Regina King has made some outclass frames in this film making it a picture you would remember for a long time. The story proceeds on imaginative powers of Kemp, swinging along events from the past. The story revolves around the young black men and how they carved a special position in the walk of life while the civil rights movement was in full swing.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
When patriots become heroes.
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This is another masterpiece from Marvel Comics. It is the fifth film that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has produced and has done exceptionally well at the box office. During other productions the character of Captain America was admired by the audience, so they decided to come up with a separate movie that revolves around him only. This movie is dedicatedly the first venture for Captain America.
In the film Steve Rogers who is playing Captain America, is a rejected military soldier who has left services for good. This character is artfully transformed into a superhero called Captain America. The story begins as the veteran takes a single dose of the “Super-Soldier serum”. Later in the film, Captain America has to fight a war that is unpredictable. He takes down a war monger along with an organization involved with terrorists. The sound effects, animations and visual effects add to the overall appeal of the film.
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered.
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The movie Dances with Wolves won 7 Oscar awards and was nominated and won additional numerous recognitions. The movie is based on a true story. Since its release at the box office in 1990, the movie has made more than $400 million. It is an adaptation of a novel written in 1988. It is a historical drama genre that is capable of creating ripples across your mind. The movie depicts how much change our lives and society has gone through in the past decades. Kevin Costner is a star of this movie with showing off his acting and directional skills in this movie along with producing the film as well.
Fist of Fury (1972)
Fist of Fury (1972)
Fist of Fury (1972)
Bruce Lee has done the impossible… …HE’S SURPASSED HIMSELF!!!
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If you are a martial arts fan, then this movie Is just right for you. With its release at the theatres and cinemas worldwide, the movie brought the martial arts king Bruce Lee to the international audience. The movie is about Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) when he leaves his homeland of China and moves to live with his family in the country of Thailand. This movie has got some amazing action scenes and is compiled in a beautiful manner. The movie proved to the world that martial arts deserves to get a separate genre in the Hollywood film industry.
Ghost (1990)
Ghost (1990)
Ghost (1990)
A love that will last forever.
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This movie is a romance/fantasy genre film brought to the theatres to entertain the audience in 1990 by Paramount productions. The film was able to bag around $500 back and was even nominated for the Best Picture. The story revolves around Sam (Patrick Swayze) and Molly (Demi Moore) who are head over heels in love with each other but Sam gets murdered by a thug after a dispute. His ghosts keep on coming back for Molly even after he has left this world. When Molly’s life is in danger, Sam seeks help from a psychic (Whoopi Goldberg) to sort out the matters because he is unable to inform Molly about the danger.
The Lost City of Z (2017)
The Lost City of Z (2017)
The Lost City of Z (2017)
A man’s reach should exceed his grasp… or what’s a heaven for?
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If we talk about the genre of autobiography, The Lost City of Z is a top rated movie on Amazon Prime. It is a story of a British adventurer. The movie dates back to the twentieth century while the setting of the story is staged around the South American region of Amazon rainforest. The explorer Percy Fawcett has discovered signs of civilizations and was ridiculed because of unavailability of scientific evidence. The family that includes his wife and son, supported Percy Fawcett as well as his aide de-camp. Together they have set off to prove that his case was a strong one.
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
One adventure will change two worlds.
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In the year 2010, the DreamWorks production company came to the theatres with a different concept that enraptured attention of all. How to Train Your Dragon is undoubtedly amongst their best animated films to date. The movie is based on an adventure comedy based adaptation of the book by Cressida Cowell. The film itself is directed by Dean DeBlois and his competent team. The main story line of this movie is about a young Viking boy named Hiccup and a dragon named Toothless. The story revolves around these main two characters.
Sound of Metal (2020)
Sound of Metal (2020)
Sound of Metal (2020)
Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one.
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This is an amazing movie and acquires a prominent place on the Amazon Prime movie charts. The film Sound of Metal is loved by all and might be crowned as the best original movie of the year on Amazon. The film stars Riz Ahmed in a leading role. He is a metal drummer who has difficulty in hearing because he rapidly loses his sense of hearing. After this incident, Riz has to find new means to live his life in a new manner. The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019. There it was seen as a potential candidate for a house full theatre, but sadly the pandemic stopped the launch of the film on a larger scale. The film makers thought it was a good time to release it on Amazon.
Coming to America (1988)
Coming to America (1988)
Coming to America (1988)
The four funniest men in America are Eddie Murphy.
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The new sequel of the movie Coming to America has aired on the Amazon Prime Video this month exclusively. It is a continuation of the first part and you can see the entire original cast from the first part reuniting in this one. The star cast is led by Eddie Murphy as the Prince Akeem and Arsenio Hall as his right-hand-man Semmi. This film brings back a vibrant and cheerful aura that takes you right to the kingdom of Zamunda, where Prince Akeem resides. You will experience a fresh take on the comic scenes and story with sharp punch lines and on the point acting skills.
The director and the entire team of Coming to America has done justice with the concept and the sequel is as applauded by the customers as its first part. You will have a good time watching this movie with the epic punch lines and comic story line.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a wonderful laugh! It’s a wonderful love!
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You can watch It’s a Wonderful Life on Amazon Prime as it is amongst the top rated movies there. This timeless classic is one of the most viewed picture on the Amazon Prime movies. Viewers prefer going back to Frank Capra’s classic movie around the festive season. Others claim that this movie is just fine to warm your heart at the right places all around the year. Frank Capra directed this epic story bringing it to life with James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore and Thomas Mitchell.
This story is an extraordinary Christmas movie with a story so strong that will leave a lasting impact on its audience. The movie is successful in bringing out the on-screen character of Jimmy Stewart. You will love the story, the chemistry of the cast, cinematography of the concept and the music score in It’s a Wonderful Life.
Little Women (2019)
Little Women (2019)
Little Women (2019)
Own your story.
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Little Women is a historical film of the drama genre based on an adaptation of a 1968 novel by Louisa May Alcott. This movie was released across the country in 2019. This film is directed by Greta Gerwig and has earned various Oscar nominations in 2019. The best actress award in the Oscars was received by Winona Ryder.
The movie superbly captures the lives of the March sisters and how they go through the ups and downs of adulthood. In the due course of the film, they learn how to make important decisions in life that help them grow in confidence and maturity. The movie stars Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Susan Sarandon.
The Messenger (2009)
The Messenger (2009)
The Messenger (2009)
The Scars of War Will Last Forever.
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The Messenger is a great movie directed by Oren Moverman that stars Woody Harrelson as an American soldier, Will Montgomery, who gets severely injured while being at service and is unfit for being on duty anymore. The story proceeds as the soldier joins the Casualty Notification Team to earn his bread and butter. The movie involves the lighter romantic side as well when Will Montgomery gets attracted to a widow. The movie hits home as it is a story about soldiers who lose their lives or a part of it during combat.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1969)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1969)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1969)
There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.
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This 1968 western history film by Sergio Leone is no doubt his most promising and epic work. While doing this movie Leone sort of announced his retirement, but eventually was able to put this film together. The story has a star cast of Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, and many familiar faces from the Western sides. You can find some amazing music by Ennio Morricone.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
… there was nothing to hold onto—except each other.
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a 1956 American science fiction movie that is borderline on the horror genre as well. Don Siegel directed this movie bringing to life some beautiful scenes that were not possible otherwise. No matter what age group you belong to, if you are into science fiction movies, then this film will capture your attention. This timeless piece of art features the best performance by Donald Sutherland till now. While watching this film, you get a horrifying feel like never experienced before.
Platoon (1986)
Platoon (1986)
Platoon (1986)
The first casualty of war is innocence.
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Platoon is loved by a large audience here at Amazon Prime. It is an amazing film directed and written by Oliver Stone. It will hit you at personal notes with its powerful story and script. Platoon belongs to the American War genre and was released in 19886. The story is about the after effects of the Vietnam War. The film artfully brings to life how a platoon of American soldiers fights and dies in the jungle of Vietnam. The soldiers deal with the blood drenching war and the horror of seeing life fade away. This movie is Oliver Stone’s best project. The film maker bagged an Oscar for the Best Director and Best Picture. It features Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, and Willem Dafoe.
Warrior (2011)
Warrior (2011)
Warrior (2011)
Family is worth fighting for.
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Warrior is a film from the 2011, directed by Gavin O’Connor, who co-wrote this picture as well along with a team of extremely talented individuals. You can see the best performance by Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte and Joel Edgerton making it the best film of 2011. The story revolves around a former marine, Tommy who comes back home and asks his father to help him train for a mixed martial arts contest. The story takes a bitter sweet twist when the hero fights his own brother in the rink. You will be enthralled by this movie and even the hardcore inner self of you will try to held back tears as the climax approaches.
Instant Family (2018)
Instant Family (2018)
Instant Family (2018)
Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love…
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If you are looking for some lights and comics to entertain you after a gloomy day at work, then Instant Family is a good pick for you. Directed by Sean Anders, this movie was released in late 2018. You will see Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne playing the leading role of parents in this movie where they struggle with the challenges of adopting not one but three teenage children. This movie has got that light comedy vibes going on, that will refresh you. Many feel related to the story as it shows how many parents deal with the joys and struggles of being a foster parent. The film brings to you a heart-warming, yet emotional story while making you laugh all along.
Crawl (2019)
Crawl (2019)
Crawl (2019)
They were here first.
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Released in theatres in 2019 and directed by Alexandre Aja, Crawl is a creature feature movie to get you creeped out for good. The film maker was successful in bringing to the screen to bring out one of the best performances in the horror genre. Crawl is a movie that will grab your heart in an iron fist while its story revolves around a woman (Kaya Scodelario) and her estranged father (Barry Pepper) who are trapped by the monsters. The setting of the movie is in a Florida home where there is merely enough space to crawl. To intensify the situation, a number of man-eating crocodiles are also a part of the story. For full 87 minutes of the movie, Crawl gives you unmatched entertainment and is a monster movie like you have never seen before. So do check it out!
50/50 (2011)
50/50 (2011)
50/50 (2011)
It takes a pair to beat the odds.
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The movie 50/50 is like a comedy movie based on the subject of a cancer patient and is a lovely film to watch. It is directed by Jonathan Levine, and penned down by Will Reiser. The writer has put in personal touches to the movie as he has got his experience of surviving cancer after a savage battle. This 2011 drama comedy stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Adam. He is a 27-year-old radio journalist who has discovered a tumor in introductory stages in his spine. Adam has a survival rate of 50/50, hence the name of the movie. He follows his heart to battle against this disease, that too with the aid of his best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen) and his therapist who means well but is relatively inexperienced in this domain, acted by Anna Kendrick.
You will find light comedy and drama in this movie making is an absolute favorite to fill your humor quota for the day. Audiences love it for its fighting with cancer attitude with a slight twist of comic.
Rocketman (2019)
Rocketman (2019)
Rocketman (2019)
Based on a True Fantasy.
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For our audience who likes to watch musicals, the movie Rocketman is a perfect choice. It is a musical autobiography of a musician (Taron Egerton) who is British by origin. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, this movie was released in 2019 in the theatres nationwide. Taron Egerton has given a spectacular performance, perhaps the most brilliant one in his career yet. The main story is an inspiration of a real-life story of the early career of the famous musician, Elton John. The film depicts how the star rose from the lows to become one of the legends in the music world. The movie brings you charisma and intoxicating performance by the entire cast.
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
Inspired by a true story.
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The movie Last Black Man in San Francisco is a gorgeous story with an equally impressive performance and cinematography that will blow your mind for a little while. Released in 2019, this movie is a directorial debut of Joe Talbot who has done an excellent job while making this film. The film stars Jimmie Fails as a main lead. It is a story that is close to his personal life, as he is a young passionate individual who is determined to acquire his home that he had as a child, located in the San Francisco neighborhood. The house now costs around $4 million according to the realtors in the market.
Overlord (2018)
Overlord (2018)
Overlord (2018)
Stop the unstoppable.
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Overlord is an opening sequel of the war drama that was brought to the audience in 1975. The story is absolutely beautiful and steal your breath away while pounding your heart till the credits roll in. The movie is about the going on of the second world war where a young man is recruited and trained for the army. The troy takes an unexpected turn when Julius Avery’s sci-fi thriller drops US soldiers in a French village that is occupied by the Nazis. The whole village goes into Twilight Zone when the bad robots come into action. You will find it as an outstanding movie that is a blend of many genres. That brings you drama, sci-fi and thrill equally.
Serenity (2019)
Serenity (2019)
Serenity (2019)
On Plymouth Island, no one ever dies… unless you break the rules.
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A 2019 film by Steven Knight is on the top 50 movies at Amazon Prime for the American audience. Serenity is undoubtedly, one of the best movies of 2019. The story of the film is about a sailor/ fisherman Baker Dill (Matthew McConaughey) who finds himself estranged in a plot plotted by his ex-wife Karen (Anne Hathaway). She plans to kill her now abusive husband Frank (Jason Clarke) and is willing to pay $10 million to Baker Dill as a return. The movie Serenity is so much more than a murder mystery, it has excellent dialogues, on screen performances and a complete package put together by a super talented team.
Honey boy (2019)
Honey boy (2019)
Honey boy (2019)
You know, a seed has to totally destroy itself to become a flower. That’s a violent act, honey boy.
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This is an excellent entertainment package by Alma Har’el that was projected in 2019. The movie is about an alcoholic actor who gets into a fight with the police and is sent into rehabilitation after the incident. The movie is sort of a flashback of the great actor Shia LaBeouf when in rehabilitation he is confronted with his past and childhood days. The movie features amazing direction skills from Alma Har’el that brings out a remarkable performance in Shia LaBeouf who plays a double role of his own father.
A simple plan (1998)
A simple plan (1998)
A simple plan (1998)
Sometimes good people do evil things.
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Directed by Sam Raimi and written by Scott B. Smith is a crime thriller film that was released in 1998. It is based on an adaptation from the novel by the writer himself. The film stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob and Bridget Fonda as the leading cast. The film is actually a story where bad things happen to people who are good. For about two hours of your time that you invest watching this movie, you will keep on gluing to your seats and feel the thrill deep down to your core. The story starts with how a few friends find a crashed plane site and a large amount of money that they can use, while a few of the group members are reluctant to use it, others are convincing enough to stash the money.
Judy (2019)
Judy (2019)
Judy (2019)
Judy Garland: The Legend Behind the Rainbow.
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We all remember our childhood favorite “The Wizard of Oz”, the main lead in that movie, Judy Garland has come back to perform and bring the house fully shown to the audience. Judy released in 2019 is a biographical drama film by Rupert Goold that is based on the life of an American actress named Judy. The movie Judy has done a great job at connecting Garland’s connection to the LGBT community. The superb director Rupert Goold brings out the best in Edge and Zellweger. You will see the story unfold and bloom in front of your yes eventually taking you down a soul reaching journey that breaks your heart.
Bad Genius (2017)
Bad Genius (2017)
Bad Genius (2017)
Genius students with one mission… Turning exam answers into millions.
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Bad Genius is enlisted in the chart of the most popular movies on Amazon Prime. This film has a super interesting plot where a really smart high school student comes up with methods to cheat and earns a fortune out of it. He also helps other students in the exams and asks for money in return. The Bad Genius is a 2017 film directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya and is based on a true story that most viewers like. The script cleverly brings together The Social Network and a heist movie. The students are helped by the Thai student by his schemes, and comes up with a plan to help his fellows to cheat on the exams held in school. The viewers will find it thrilling and exciting to watch, we have heard that a remake of the movie is in progress and we would love to see it sometime soon.
Child’s Play (1988)
Child’s Play (1988)
Child’s Play (1988)
Something’s moved in with the Barclay family, and so has terror.
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We all have seen Chucky starring the movie Child’s Play and is loved as an all-time favorite by all. The 1988 film features an innocent looking doll which doubles as a serial killer and makes the movie an American horror movie. The homicidal doll escapes death each time and makes its way back into the lives of innocent people. It is capable of performing the voodoo magic and transferring its soul into an innocent doll. The original movie had various other sequels coming after it, but the original movie is still going strong. This movie transports you to your childhood days and back to where it all began. This classic horror-comedy film is a production that is capable of scaring one generation after another.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1988)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1988)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1988)
He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.
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Steven Spielberg’s directorial classic from 1982, this film is a sci-fi movie that stars Henry Thomas playing Elliott. He is a young man who befriends an alien who was left behind on the planet Earth by his fellow citizens, this alien is named by Elliot as E.T. The story is about the alien wanting to go home while Elliot keeps him away from trouble. The task force is out hunting for the alien and wants to abduct it to use it for research purposes. Elliot and his other siblings form a special bonding with the alien and view it as their special friend.
Under the Silver Lake (2018)
Under the Silver Lake (2018)
Under the Silver Lake (2018)
What are they hiding?
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This beautifully made movie is one of the popular choices of the audience here at Amazon Prime. Under the Silver Lake is a 2018 movie that is directed by David Robert Mitchell. The story is about a 33 year old man named Sam who discovers Sarah, a mysterious woman around his pool area in his apartment. After Sarah disappears, he sets out on a quest to search for the secret behind her disappearance. He reaches Los Angeles in this quest. The story will lead you through the depths of mystery, romance, thrill and drama, all the while making you want more out of it.
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Heartbreaking and Heart-warming. Packs an emotional wallop!
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An American tragedy film from 2016, Manchester by the Sea is a movie directed by Kenneth Lonergan. The movie features Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler and Lucas Hedges. Casey even won an Oscar for his outclass performance in this movie. The movie is based on the story where Lee Chandler played by Casey Affleck was forced to become a guardian of a teenage nephew after his brother’s death. Casey has performed a role of an unforgettable character with an emotional past that he confronts after reconciliation with his past.
The Vast of Night (2020)
The Vast of Night (2020)
The Vast of Night (2020)
I listen to your broadcast every night. I think you’re very good and I hope you can get far away from here.
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Being a 2019 film, The Vast of Night is a small budget movie that has steadily gained viewership over time. After the pandemic kicked in, the movie was made available for viewers on the web through Amazon Prime. It is no doubt one of many top 50 movies on Amazon Prime. The film is directed by the very famous Andrew Patterson and is captured about the 1950’s. The movie revolves around the lives and happenings of two children, who are searching for a mysterious radio frequency that is recorded in their hometown. In this movie, you will appreciate the sci-fi take on the story by the filmmakers and how the aliens are involved in the heartland of Texas, USA.
Heathers (1989)
Heathers (1989)
Heathers (1989)
Best friends, social trends, and occasional murder.
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Heathers is a 1988 film that is directed by Michael Lehmann. This light romantic comedy film stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Kim Walker and many more. The movie revolves around Veronica (Winona Ryder) who is very popular at her high school but dislikes the cruel attitude of other girls towards her. She and her boyfriend, J.D. (Christian Slater) confronts a girl from school and she gets poisoned in a way. The two lead roles appear it as a suicide. This movie has a charm and keeps you stuck about finding out more as the film rolls ahead.
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Mystic Pizza (1988)
A romantic comedy with the works.
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A popular American comedy that is also part romance and part comedy is also available to view at Amazon Prime. It was released in 1988, directed by Donald Petrie. Mystic Pizza still has a large audience who admire the performance of Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, and Annabeth Gish. These three girls worked at a pizza parlor where the story begins to unfold. The movie also stars Matt Damon as his debut movie. Since 1988 the popularity of Mystic Pizza has grown manifold.
Changing Lanes (2002)
Changing Lanes (2002)
Changing Lanes (2002)
An ambitious lawyer, a desperate father, they had no reason to meet, until today.
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Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson star together in an American drama thriller movie to bring unmatched entertainment to the audience. The movie tends to capture the attention of the viewers since the first scene and you remain affixed to the film till the very end. The dramatic story is about a Wall Street lawyer who gets mixed up in a car accident on the road. The lead actor tries his best to act it all up and depict his relationship with the alcoholic driver ahead of him. Roger Michell has done a remarkable job directing this film and it was released in April 2002.
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future (1985)
He’s the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born.
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Our all-time favorite movie is Back to the Future that has three different movies all directed by the very talented Robert Zemeckis. This series is the most loved sequence of films of all-times. The story is drama and science fiction, revolving around a young man who wants to port himself to the past and the future. You will have a good time watching this movie with its light comedy and adventure.
Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
The Road to Civilisation is Not Always Civilised.
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A film set off in the western side of America, Meek’s Cutoff is a beautiful story that has been brought to the screen in theatres by the director Kelly Reichardt who has taken special attention in putting details into this movie making it a memorable piece of art. The film stars Michelle Williams and Bruce Greenwood in the lead roles. The story of the film is of the 1840s where a group of six settlers are caught in a dangerous situation, they lose track of the route, their food and supplies. It is a true story that will keep you captivated for a long time with its charisma.
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Why stop making sense?
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A 1984 film by Jonathon Demme is about a concert featuring performances and musicals that convey a beautiful message and entrance the audience. The film is an epitome of creativity and excellence. The story of the film is about the front man (David Byne) of a band named Talking Heads. This film is his journey of evolving as a star, how he first started as a bass guitarist and eventually grew to a lead vocalist.
You Were Never Really Here (2018)
You Were Never Really Here (2018)
You Were Never Really Here (2018)
Based on the novel by author Jonathan Ames.
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In the 2017 released movie directed by Lynne Ramsay, Joaquin Phoenix stars as a lead role where a teenage girl who goes missing. Joaquin plays the role of a rescuer who is lethal and brutal. He takes a prominent role in bringing the girl back home from the capturers. When the enforcer is asked to save the girl he makes the most of this mission. Ramsay shows off his amazing skills with editing the movie and managing its sound design. This film brings to surface Phoenix’s best performances of 2018.
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
You think you know the story.
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This 2012 movie features a group of friends who are very young and arrive at a cabin in the woods for a camping trip. They least expected the horrors that follow their stay at this place. The setting of the movie is the dark and horrifying woods, the deep dark vicinity creeps out the audience like never before. The audience will feel mesmerized by the thrill and horror of the film as the body count piles up, there is nothing you can do but to watch how the story will unfold. The Cabin in the Woods is amongst the most popular movies at the Amazon Prime with its beautiful screenplay and direction.
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
An awkward true story.
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The Big Sick is apparently a conventional movie that has a fresh and vibrant vibe to it. The story is based on the marital relationship of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, who are both screen-writers. The movie brings out the real life conflicts and resolutions in a bi-cultural relationship and the struggles that go with it. As the story unfolds, the parents of the couple come into view and take a vital role on the center screen. The young man ultimately develops a bonding with the parents of the girl and there is a bittersweet ending to the film. The director Michael Showalter has one a remarkable job at bringing finesse to the screen. The light comedy and drama in the film will leave you in an awe.
The Aeronauts (2019)
The Aeronauts (2019)
The Aeronauts (2019)
Inspired by a True Adventure.
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The Aeronauts is one of the top films viewed on Amazon Prime that is directed by Tom Harper. This movie first appeared in cinemas across the country by the end of 2019. Soon after, this movie was moved to Amazon Prime to maximize the viewership of this film. The movie was another level and is beautifully put together. The script, cinematography, sound effects and storyline is over the top. The film comprises great appeal that is ideal for all age groups. The story captures the attention of people who are entranced by hot air balloons and their adventures.
This story is about a real life story of people who rode in a hot air balloon and got above the clouds. The stars from the movie Theory of Everything famed Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones come together again in this movie to bring you that sizzling chemistry that you will remember for a long time. You will see good action stunts in this film that make use of computer added effects as well as real stunts that outweigh more than many action movies that we see nowadays. In a nutshell, this is a perfect pick for you if you enjoy adventure based films. This movie will take your attention from the first scene and you will soar through the heights throughout the film.
Bumblebee (2018)
Bumblebee (2018)
Bumblebee (2018)
Every Hero Has a Beginning.
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The movie Bumblebee is a great production by Paramount. This action and science fiction film will keep you entranced and captivated throughout its play. The story of the film is about a robot who is sent to the planet Earth during the Cybertron Civil War. The robot Autobot scout B- 127 is told to regroup with other robots. Here he becomes friends with a nerdy, lonely teenage girl (Hailee Steinfeld). The robot becomes protective of the girl and teaches her to come out of her shell as she is reluctant and shy. The girl also does whatever is in her power to defend the alien robot from the military. The movie is a good combination of thrill and adventure with just about the correct amount of love and care sprinkled on top to add to its value and aesthetics.
Fat City (1972)
Fat City (1972)
Fat City (1972)
Life is what happens in between rounds.
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The movie Fat City is a 1972 movie directed by John Huston. John is famous for being a brawling and drinking, film director who also doubles as a macho man. He has done his best to turn this adaptation of a novel into a movie you will remember for a long time. Resultantly this sports drama film starring Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrell, and Candy Clark. The plot of the film is about a champion boxer who begins to develop a rivalry with a young boxer he is training and whatever that goes in his mind with the feeling of jealousy. The film will bring out many violent scenes and fights inside and outside the ring.
Black Box (2020)
Black Box (2020)
Black Box (2020)
There is no escape from who you really are.
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This 2020 movie was released in the midst of the pandemic and was soon brought to the web for the viewing pleasure of the audience. Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, this movie brings you the best of horror and science fiction. The story of the film is about a man who lost his wife and memory in a car accident. The accident not only took away the love of his life and ability to remember anything about his past, but also left him as a single parent. As a consequence, the doctors advise him to go through a series of medical procedures that are really experiments. These procedures turn him into something he is not actually is. The movie has excellent cinematography and direction. The actors have put great effort in bringing you the best performance you will remember for a long time.
7500 (2019)
7500 (2019)
7500 (2019)
The distress code is only the beginning.
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This 2019 action thriller film is amongst the top viewed movies at the Amazon Prime. The movie is directed by Patrick Vollrath and features Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the pilot of a flight and is named as Tobias Ellis. The movie is based on a true story where terrorists take control of the flight going from Berlin to Paris. Elliot is flying this international flight as a co-pilot. This humble and soft-spoken American pilot takes over his shift just as a normal routine and that is when all chaos breaks out in the Airbus A 319. The terrorists make their way into the cockpit and hijack the plane, thus leaving the pilot helpless. The movies captures the audiences’ attention as the story unfolds. It is not all up to him to safely land the plane and save the lives of all the passengers and the crew in the plane. How will the hero be able to tackle the situation and make everything better? Will he be able to get out of this without any harm? Watch 7500 to find out.
What to look for when deciding on what to watch on Amazon Prime Video
In this article, we have compiled a list of the top movies on the Amazon Prime Store. It contains some timeless classic masterpieces that will entertain you all through the experience. Everyone has a knack or preference for different kind of genres. You can choose from this list depending on your choice and mood and enjoy a good time.
