The best movies on Amazon Prime to stream right now

Amazon Prime has one of the largest libraries of content in the world. Whether you want to watch a comedy movie or a crime drama television show, Amazon probably has what you’re looking for. When there’s so much to watch, it can be hard to sort through everything to find the best viewing options, though. Thankfully, we’re here to help. We’ve already compiled a list of Amazon Prime TV shows for you to enjoy. On top of that, we’ve also found a selection of the best movies on Amazon Prime for you to browse.

If you’re looking for more than just the best movies on Amazon Prime, we’ve also found the best Netflix movies, the best Hulu movies, the best Disney+ movies, and the best Netflix documentaries to stream right now.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)

Genre Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure

Stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer

Directed by David F. Sandberg

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The DCEU has always been in the shadow of Marvel’s main stars, but the Shazam! franchise has been an underrated gem since it was first adapted for film in 2019. This sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, just came out in theaters in March 2023, but it can already be bought or rented on Amazon. It continues the story of Billy Batson (Asher Angel) and his friends, foster children who have the ability to become super-powered heroes with the simple use of the titular word. The first film received greater acclaim, but this sequel is sure to satisfy a movie fan who wants a lazy Saturday with some easy superhero viewing. This is probably the best Amazon Prime movie for those who want something that came out recently.

Val (2021)

Genre Documentary, Biography

Stars Val Kilmer, Kevin Bacon, Marlon Brando

Directed by Ting Poo, Leo Scott

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Focused on and filmed over a span of more than 40 years by Val Kilmer, Val is an Amazon original movie about the mythical man who had legendary roles in Batman: Forever, Tombstone, The Doors, and Top Gun. A recent survivor of throat cancer who is still in recovery, Val Kilmer has decided to tell his story using home video footage that shines a remarkably frank light into his private life and the ways that it’s transformed over the decades of his career.

VAL | Official Trailer | Prime Video

The Report (2019)

Genre Biography, Crime, Drama

Stars Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm

Directed by Scott Z. Burns

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An incredible Amazon Original chock full of award-worthy performances, The Report is a chillingly detailed rendering of the investigation into the morally dubious torture techniques used by the CIA in the aftermath of 9/11. Based on the true story of an investigative finding from Senate staffer Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver), The Report follows his request to better understand the torture, and who authorized it. Along the way, he uncovers some horrible information about the merciless and sometimes unprovoked torture tactics that his own country is using regularly.

The Report - Official Trailer | Amazon Original Movie | Adam Driver, Annette Bening | Watch Now

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Genre Drama

Stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler

Directed by Kenneth Lonergan

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With career-defining performances from Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea is a stunningly raw portrayal of tragedy and what it can do to the human spirit. When Lee (Casey Affleck) finds out that his brother has died and has made him the guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges), he is forced to quit his job and move back to his hometown where he comes face to face with all the trauma that drove him away in the first place.

Manchester by the Sea Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Casey Affleck Movie

Honey Boy (2019)

Genre Drama

Stars Shia LaBeouf, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe

Directed by Alma Har'el

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Loosely based on the life of erstwhile child actor and now tabloid target Shia LaBeouf, Honey Boy is a gripping and emotional tale riddled with fantastic performances. A 12-year-old boy starts to make it in Hollywood on a hit comedy show, causing his alcoholic and abusive father to push him in ways no 12-year-old should be pushed. LaBeouf chose to portray his own father in the film, despite telling his father that Mel Gibson would portray him to get him to sign off on the film’s creation.

Honey Boy - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Genre Action, Adventure, Drama

Stars Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong

Directed by Chia-Liang Liu

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A film that heavily influenced hip hop music group The Wu-Tang Clan, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is referenced by RZA as one of the very best Kung Fu films. When the Manchu government destroys his school, ravages his town, and kills his father, San Te (Chia-Hui Liu) travels to a Shaolin temple to learn the ways of Shaolin Kung Fu and be at peace. Needless to say, the fight choreography in this is incredible.

The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin (1977) - Shaw Brothers (2014 Trailer)

Train to Busan (2016)

Genre Action, Horror, Thriller

Stars Gong Yoo, Yu-mi Jung, Ma Dong-seok

Directed by Sang-ho Yeon

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One of the most intense and claustrophobic zombie movies ever made, Train to Busan is an incredible Korean film by director Sang-ho Yeon. Busan follows a group of passengers trying to survive on a train while heading to a supposed safe zone during a zombie outbreak. The creativity and originality of the plot are enough to give it a watch, especially if you enjoy a good zombie flick. On top of that, though, there are also plenty of compelling performances and a number of truly inventive action setpieces.

Train to Busan Official Trailer #1 (2016) Yoo Gong Korean Zombie Movie HD

Sound of Metal (2019)

Genre Drama, Music

Stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci

Directed by Darius Marder

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An Amazon original and a breakout starring role for Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal is an intensely dramatic film about a man torn between two lives as he loses his hearing. After hearing the distressing news that his hearing loss will only worsen, he tries to avoid relapsing even as he struggles with his new identity. Winner of best film editing and best sound editing at the 2020 Academy Awards, Sound of Metal was also nominated for a handful of other awards including best picture.

Sound of Metal – Official Trailer | Prime Video

The Big Sick (2017)

Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano

Directed by Michale Showalter

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The Big Sick is based on the real-life love story of comedian Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. The story follows Nanjiani as he struggles to build up a career in standup. After a run-in with a heckler named Emily (Zoe Kazan), the two quickly form a relationship. Shortly after they break up, though, Gordon falls into a coma, and Nanjiani is forced to figure out how what his role should be in supporting her. This original dramedy is one of the best romantic comedy movies of our generation.

The Big Sick – Official US Trailer | Amazon Studios

One Night in Miami... (2020)

Genre Drama

Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge

Directed by Regina King

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This film, which is loosely based on true events, follows four icons in their prime, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke, as they meet in Miami one historic night. As these figures come together in the mid-1960s, they discuss what their success and responsibility mean as they carry the weight of the world during the Civil Rights Movement. In Regina King’s directorial breakout, we get shades of gray from each of the four central characters as they attempt to navigate what it means to be Black and powerful in an era when the world was transforming. Boasting a handful of Oscar nominations, this film is a powerhouse packed with four incredible performances and ruminative, meaningful conversations.

One Night in Miami... | Official Trailer

The Lost City of Z (2017)

Genre Adventure, Drama, History

Stars Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller

Directed by James Gray

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An earnest examination of one explorer’s quest for greatness, The Lost City of Z is a film about Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), a British explorer who makes repeated journeys to the Amazon. Ultimately, Fawcett’s goal is to prove that there was once a civilized nation living there, and the movie is about his quest to do exactly that. At its core, though, The Lost City of Z is also a movie about one man’s singular focus on a life outside his home, and the toll it takes on everything else he’s supposed to love.

THE LOST CITY OF Z | Official HD Trailer

Small Axe: Lovers Rock (2020)

Genre Drama, History

Cast Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn, Daniel Francis-Swaby, Ellis George

Created by Steve McQueen

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All of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe films are worth checking out, but Lovers Rock stands above the rest. Set in London in the 1970s, the film is set at a house party and exists primarily so the viewer can revel in the joy that it depicts. There is almost no plot to speak of in Lovers Rock, but the movie doesn’t need one. Instead, it gets by on the vibe that it puts off, one that serves as a reminder of the joy of the Black community, even in the face of the oppression that constantly threatens them.

Small Axe | Lovers Rock Trailer | Prime Video

Creed (2015)

Genre Drama

Stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson

Directed by Ryan Coogler

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When this spinoff of the Rocky films released in 2015, some people were a little anxious at the thought of someone besides Sylvester Stallone taking over as the star of the famous fighting franchise. It turns out that there was absolutely nothing to fret over. With supporting efforts from Stallone, Michael B. Jordan delivered a powerful and lasting impression on audiences as Adonis Creed. The movie led to a couple of successful sequels, the latest of which just released in theaters earlier in 2023.

The best movies on Amazon Prime to stream right now

These are the best movies on Prime to watch this weekend

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)

Val (2021)

The Report (2019)

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Honey Boy (2019)

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Train to Busan (2016)

Sound of Metal (2019)

The Big Sick (2017)

One Night in Miami... (2020)

The Lost City of Z (2017)

Small Axe: Lovers Rock (2020)

Creed (2015)

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