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5 great Oscar-winning movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video

Table of Contents Table of Contents Oppenheimer (2023) Platoon (1986) Manchester by the Sea (2016) Dances with Wolves (1990) Moonstruck (1987).

The premier awards show for movies remains the Oscars. The year 2025 marks the 97th edition of the Academy Awards. That’s nearly 100 years of award-winning movies to watch, debate, and discuss. With the rise of streaming, many of these Oscar winners are now on streaming services.

For example, Oppenheimer is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus still holds up nearly two years after its theatrical release. Even without an IMAX theater, the Trinity Test scene will still be jaw-dropping on your television. Besides Oppenheimer, what other Oscar-winning movies are on Prime Video? Browse our selections below.

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After over two decades of making movies, Nolan finally won his coveted Oscar in Oppenheimer. Deemed by many, including our website, as the movie of 2023, Oppenheimer is a three-hour period piece about J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), the nuclear physicist who aided in the construction of the atomic bomb in World War II. Nolan depicts Oppenheimer as a conflicted hero who wrestles with the moral dilemma of unleashing nuclear war on the world.

Like many of Nolan’s films, Oppenheimer is presented in a nonlinear narrative, focusing on Oppenheimer’s work in Los Alamos and the post-WWII years, including the Senate confirmation hearing for Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.) Nominated for 13 Oscars, Oppenheimer won seven: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Murphy). Best Supporting Actor (Downey Jr.), Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score.

Oliver Stone applied the phrase “war is hell” quite literally in Platoon, the anti-war film set during the late 1960s. After enlisting in the Army, Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) is assigned to an infantry platoon in South Vietnam. The young soldiers rely on guidance from the ruthless Staff Sergeant Barnes (Tom Berenger) and the free-spirited Sergeant Elias (Willem Dafoe).

As the war wages on, Chris’ optimistic outlook on the war quickly transforms into pessimism as he routinely witnesses horrific acts of violence. Including some from his own comrades. Eventually, Chris will have to choose whom to follow, but he quickly learns that there are no winners in war. There are only those who survive and those who die. Nominated for eight Oscars, Platoon won four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound, and. Best Film Editing.

The tragic loss in Manchester by the Sea is a parent’s worst nightmare. After the surprising death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler). Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) returns to his hometown of Manchester-by-the-Sea to settle his family’s affairs. Much to Lee’s shock, Joe made him the legal guardian of his teenage son Patrick (Lucas Hedges).

Due to the winter’s frozen ground, Joe cannot be buried until the spring. So Lee remains in Manchester-by-the-Sea and looks after Patrick. While in his hometown, Lee runs into his ex-wife, Randi (Michelle Williams), whom he left after a tragic accident rocked their family. Manchester by the Sea’s authentic depiction of grief and loss provides the basis for several heartbreaking scenes that will touch your soul. Nominated for six Oscars, Manchester by the Sea won two: Best Actor (Affleck) and. Best Original Screenplay.

Stream Manchester by the Sea on Prime Video.

Dances with Wolves is not an overrated Best Picture winner. Should it have won over Goodfellas? Absolutely not. When the Goodfellas piece is removed from the conversation, Dances With Wolves is a sweeping epic from the ambitious star-turned-director Kevin Costner. While serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, John J. Dunbar transfers to the American frontier on an outpost in present-day Colorado.

Despite being alone, Dunbar successfully established communication with the Lakota Indians. Exchanging customs with the natives and learning their language. Dunbar grows to love and appreciate the Lakota’s culture as the natives welcome him into their tribe. The peace eventually ends when the Union Army moves West, complicating Dunbar’s duty to serve his country with his choice to respect the Lakotas. Nominated for 12 Oscars, Dances with Wolves won seven: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score. And Best Sound Mixing.

Stream Dances with Wolves on Prime Video.

Let’s turn back time to the 1980s, when Cher acted consistently. Her top roles included Silkwood, Mask, Suspect, The Witches of Eastwick, and the Oscar-winning rom-com Moonstruck. Directed by Norman Jewison from a screenplay by John Patrick Shanley, Moonstruck stars Cher as Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow living in Brooklyn with her parents (Olympia Dukakis and Vincent Gardenia).

After reluctantly accepting a marriage proposal from her boyfriend. Johnny (Danny Aiello), Loretta must invite his estranged brother Ronny (Nicolas Cage) to the wedding. With Johnny out of town, Loretta falls in love with Ronny as an unintended consequence. Sparks fly whenever Cher and Cage are on screen together, and. Their chemistry is one of the many reasons why Moonstruck has become one of the greatest romance movies. Nominated for six Oscars, Moonstruck won three: Best Actress (Cher), Best Supporting Actress (Dukakis), and Best Original Screenplay.

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The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (March 2025)

Table of Contents Table of Contents Editor’s Picks Other Netflix Movies.

For the first weekend of March. Netflix has dropped a pair of movies that had high-profile stints in theaters in the last two years. The first one, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is the best high fantasy flick in a very long time. This week’s second pick, Venom: The Last Dance, isn’t quite as good as the first. But both films are at the top of the most popular movies on Netflix.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) 72% 72% pg-13 134m 134m Genre Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy Stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith Directed by Jonathan Goldstein. John Francis Daley Watch on Netflix The most recent live-action adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons is a surprisingly accessible story, thanks largely to a streamlined story centered on Chris Pine’s charming rogue thief, Edgin Darvis. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves opens with Edgin escaping from prison alongside his best friend, Holga Kilgor (Michelle Rodriguez). Simply because they want to reunite with Edgin’s young daughter, Kira (Chloe Coleman). Edgin and Holga also suspect that their former partner, Forge Fitzwilliam (Hugh Grant), won’t live up to the promises he made them. When they realize the full extent of Forge’s deception, Edgin and Holga recruit a would-be sorcerer, Simon Aumar (Justice Smith), and his shape-changer ex. Doric (Sophia Lillis), to rob Forge’s vaults and reclaim custody of Kira. In the process, they may have to save the entire realm from the plans of an evil red wizard.

Venom: The Last Dance (2024) 41% 41% pg-13 109m 109m Genre Action, Science Fiction, Adventure Stars Tom Hardy. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple Directed by Kelly Marcel Watch on Netflix Venom: The Last Dance could be the last Venom movie, assuming plans don’t change. Coming off their cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Eddie Brock and Venom (both of whom are portrayed by Tom Hardy) are back in their universe and accused of murdering Patrick Mulligan (Stephen Graham). A former police detective who was left for dead in the previous Venom film. While Eddie and Venom try to clear their names, General Rex Strickland (Chiwetel Ejiofor), the commander of Imperium, is hunting them down. There’s also a more nefarious plot to use Eddie and Venom’s symbiotic codex to free Knull (Andy Serkis), the creator of the symbiotes and one of the most dangerous threats in this or any other universe.

To Catch a Killer (2023) 43% 43% r 119m 119m Genre Thriller, Crime, Drama Stars Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn. Jovan Adepo Directed by Damián Szifron Watch on Netflix A sniper is terrorizing the city of Baltimore in To Catch a Killer, and law enforcement officials have few leads. But when FBI agent Geoffrey Lammark (Ben Mendelsohn) takes over the investigation, he notices that two of the local cops, Eleanor Falco (Shailene Woodley) and. Jack Mackenzie (Jovan Adepo), have skills that could be essential to bringing the murderer down. For Falco, this case is a chance to prove that she can do more than just police work. Yet the killer proves to be elusive and won’t give up without claiming more victims.

Trial by Fire (2019) 51% 51% r 127m 127m Genre Drama, Crime Stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade Directed by Edward Zwick Watch on Netflix Trial By Fire starts with a tragedy. As Cameron Todd Willingham (Jack O’Connell) and his wife, Stacy (Emily Meade), lose their three children to a fire. But the real crime comes at trial, when Willingham is accused and convicted of murdering his kids with little evidence to back that up. This film is based on a true story about Willingham’s years on death row in a Texas prison while fighting his conviction. Defense attorney Elizabeth Gilbert (Laura Dern) takes up Willingham’s case, but proving his innocence is an uphill battle when the authorities continue to reject any contrary evidence that could change the outcome of his fate.

Aftermath (2024) r 95m 95m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Dylan Sprouse, Mason Gooding, Dichen Lachman Directed by Patrick Lussier Watch on Netflix We’ve seen Die Hard on a bus. Die Hard on a plane, and even Die Hard on a train! Now, Aftermath is giving the world what it really wanted: Die Hard on a bridge. Aftermath isn’t a Netflix original, but it is the latest low-budget action flick to break out on the streamer. Despite playing the villain in the movie, Mason Gooding gets top billing as Romeo, a disgraced military veteran who seizes control of the Tobin Memorial Bridge in Boston alongside some fellow vets in order to get Doc (Dichen Lachman). A woman who was being held in a prisoner transport. As these former troops round up hostages, another ex-soldier, Eric Daniels (Dylan Sprouse), steps up to save the day and. His younger sister, Madeline (Megan Stott). This is far from a classic of the action genre, but it’s perfect for a Mystery Science Theater 3000 riff party.

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (2025) r 92m 92m Genre Animation, Fantasy, Action Stars Doug Cockle. Joey Batey, Christina Wren Directed by Kang Hei-chul Watch on Netflix Fans waiting for The Witcher season 4 will have to wait a little longer. But the animated film The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep does offer something for longtime fans: the return of Doug Cockle. The original voice of Geralt in the video games. For this adventure, Geralt and Jaskier (Joey Batey) wind up in a town called Bremervoord, which is under assault by some kind of sea creature. What they find is that Bremervoord is on the cusp of war with an underwater kingdom of mermaids, and. The mermaid princess Sh’eenaz (Emily Carey) is in love with Bremervood’s prince Agloval (Camrus Johnson). Any similarities to Disney’s The Little Mermaid are probably not coincidental.

The Menu (2022) 71% 71% r 107m 107m Genre Comedy, Horror, Thriller Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes. Nicholas Hoult Directed by Mark Mylod Watch on Netflix Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has cooked up quite an event in The Menu, but there will be no reviews in this horror comedy. Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her date, Tyler Ledford (Nicholas Hoult), had no idea what they were in for when they attended Slowik’s , Hawthorn. On a remote private island. There were some disturbing hints ahead of time, but once dinner has been served. It’s far too late for any of the “guests” to run away from the mayhem to come. Even Margot, who has no conflict or previous connection with Slowik, is trapped. And if she doesn’t find a way out, she won’t go home tonight, or any other night.

Here (2024) 39% 39% pg-13 105m 105m Genre Drama Stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. Paul Bettany Directed by Robert Zemeckis Watch on Netflix Robert Zemeckis decided to get experimental again with Here. The film is greatly expanded on the original comic strip that inspired it, but the short version is that the camera is fixed on a single location across the centuries. As events unfold out of chronological order. In the 20th century, the location is a home owned by Al (Paul Bettany) and Rose Young (Kelly Reilly), which is eventually passed down to their son, Richard (Tom Hanks). And his wife, Margaret (Robin Wright). We see their lives unfold before our eyes as snapshots in time. CGI and makeup are used to de-age Hanks and Wright, from young teenagers to elderly adults facing their final chapter together.

Scream VI (2023) 61% 61% r 123m 123m Genre Horror, Crime, Thriller Stars Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega. Jasmin Savoy Brown Directed by Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin Watch on Netflix Scream 6 wasn’t intended as a closing chapter, but it’s likely to be the last time that either Melissa Barrera or Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) play scream queens in this universe. Barrera and Ortega play the Carpenter sisters, Sam and Tara, respectively. And they’ve moved out of Woodsboro to start a new life in New York City. Unfortunately, the sisters have unfinished business with a new Ghostface, and everyone new to their lives could be a suspect. Sam is also feeling the fragility of her own sanity, as she experiences hallucinations of her father, Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich). One of the original Ghostface killers in Scream. If Sam can’t trust herself, then who can she turn to for help?

Saturday Night (2024) 63% 63% r 109m 109m Genre Comedy, Drama Stars Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott. Cory Michael Smith Directed by Jason Reitman Watch on Netflix Saturday Night Live gets an origin story in Saturday Night, a fictionalization of the final 90 minutes before the taping of the first SNL episode in 1975. Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) is the man who has to keep it all together in these critical minutes. Even though it’s clear that NBC has no faith in his ability to deliver the show that he promised. Future comedy legends Chevy Chase (Cory Michael Smith), John Belushi (Matt Wood), Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt), Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien). And more have their own drama. This grand comedy experiment could have fallen apart at any time, and it may take a miracle to get everyone on the same page.

Back in Action (2025) 50% 50% pg-13 114m 114m Genre Action, Comedy Stars Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx. McKenna Roberts Directed by Seth Gordon Watch on Netflix The title of Back in Action is fitting since it marks Cameron Diaz’s return from retirement and Jamie Foxx’s first movie since he suffered a debilitating stroke. Diaz and Foxx have also shared the screen two times before in Any Given Sunday and a remake of Annie, but. This time, they play secret agents Emily and Matt. After a close call 15 years ago, Matt and Emily faked their deaths and started a family. In the present, Emily and Matt have two children, Alice (McKenna Roberts) and Leo (Rylan Jackson). Who have no idea that their parents used to be spies. After the couple accidentally goes viral, it reveals their survival to their old enemy, Balthazar Gor (Robert Besta). And Gor isn’t willing to simply let bygones be bygones as he goes after their family with his heavily armed men.

Hereditary (2018) 87% 87% r 128m 128m Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller Stars Toni Collette. Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne Directed by Ari Aster Watch on Netflix What’s in your family history? You may not want all of the answers, as demonstrated by the acclaimed horror film Hereditary. Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne lead the cast as Annie and Steve Graham, who live with their children, Peter (Alex Wolff) and Charlie (Milly Shapiro). Following the death of Annie’s mother, the Graham family is struck by a terrible tragedy that fractures their bond. From there, things get really strange. Trust us when we say that you should have the minimum amount of information when watching this film. That way the surprises can really shock you.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 79% 79% r 149m 149m Genre Action, Science Fiction, Adventure Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth. Tom Burke Directed by George Miller Watch on Netflix Mad Max: Fury Road left such a huge cultural impact that Furiosa was even mentioned by name in Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, a film that lifted some of George Miller’s Mad Max moments. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga may not have reached the same heights as Fury Road, but. This action prequel is destined to have a long afterlife among the streaming services. Anya Taylor-Joy steps in to play the young Furiosa, while Alyla Browne portrays her as a child. In the Wasteland, Furiosa and her family lived in peace and. Prosperity until she was stolen away by men under the command of Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Despite Dementus’ attempts to make Furiosa loyal to him, she harbors a grudge against him for murdering her mother, Mary (Charlee Fraser). Furiosa’s hatred for Dementus is so pronounced that she even goes to work for his rival, Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme), while plotting her escape from Joe’s service and her personal quest for revenge.

Interstellar (2014) 74% 74% pg-13 169m 169m Genre Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction Stars Matthew McConaughey. Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine Directed by Christopher Nolan Watch on Netflix A decade after its release in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar still has a grasp on viewer’s imaginations as they flocked to see it in IMAX again. It’s still impressive when watching it on a standard screen as well. In the near future, Earth is suffering from ecological collapse that could doom mankind to extinction. A potential solution may lie in the stars if former NASA pilot Joseph “Coop” Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) can lead one last mission to find a new home for humanity. Time in space doesn’t necessarily line up with the speed of time passing on Earth, and before Coop knows it. His children have grown up without him and they’re convinced he’ll never return. His daughter, Murph (Jessica Chastain), has the added burden of being the only scientist who can solve the nearly insurmountable problem of gravity to evacuate the people of Earth before it’s too late.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) 82% 82% pg 79m 79m Genre Animation, Comedy, Family Stars Ben Whitehead, Reece Shearsmith, Peter Kay Directed by Nick Park. Merlin Crossingham Watch on Netflix It’s refreshing that even two decades after the last Wallace & Gromit movie, their latest stop-motion animated film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, looks and feels very much like its own thing. That gives it a timeless quality as well. The new story finds Wallace (Ben Whitehead) and his loyal canine friend, Gromit, in a pickle, largely of Wallace’s own making. Wallace has invented a smart gnome he calls Norbot (Reece Shearsmith), which can perform chores and be helpful around the house. The duo’s old enemy, Feathers McGraw, hacks into Norbot and uses him to create a gnome army under his control. And if Wallace and Gromit can’t thwart this plan, then their proverbial gooses are cooked.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) 47% 47% pg-13 115m 115m Genre Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Stars Rebecca Hall. Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens Directed by Adam Wingard Watch on Netflix After Godzilla vs. Kong pitted the Monsterverse’s greatest icons against each other, the only place that a sequel could go was to bring them back together on the same side. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire could almost be a buddy comedy if either of the monsters could speak. Following the events of the previous film, Godzilla and King Kong essentially agreed to stay out of each other’s way. Kong even descended deep into the Hollow Earth to find some peace. That quiet period is shattered when Kong encounters a familiar threat that he can’t face alone. Only Godzilla and Kong can save the world if they can put aside their differences long enough to do so.

Barbie (2023) 80% 80% pg-13 114m 114m Genre Comedy, Adventure Stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera Directed by Greta Gerwig Watch on Netflix In Barbieland. Barbie (Margot Robbie) is one of many variants, and Ryan Gosling is just Ken. Neither of their characters are particularly happy at the beginning of Barbie. That’s why Barbie is drawn into the real world, where she learns things about herself that she never imagined. It’s overwhelming, to say the least, but at least she makes friends with Gloria (America Ferrera) and her daughter, Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt). As for Ken, he finds the journey into our world to be especially illuminating about the power a man can have. Ken brings this idelology back to Barbieland, leading to disastrous results for Barbie and all of the other Barbies who live there.

The Six Triple Eight (2024) 59% 59% pg-13 127m 127m Genre Drama, War Stars Kerry Washington. Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon Directed by Tyler Perry Watch on Netflix Did you know that there really was a battalion of all-Black women during World War II? The story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion could have been lost to time if not for Kevin M. Hymel’s 2019 article in WWII History Magazine, which has been adapted here by Tyler Perry, who wrote and directed The Six Triple Eight. Following the loss of someone close to her during the war, Lena Derriecott King (Ebony Obsidian) signs up for the war and. Finds herself in a unit commanded by Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington). The women of the 6888 want to do more than just stay on the home front. However, their only mission in Europe involves untangling a staggering amount of mail between the soldiers on the front lines and their families. Lena eventually realizes this is critical to the war effort, even as the women face the daunting task ahead of them.

It Ends with Us (2024) 53% 53% pg-13 131m 131m Genre Romance, Drama Stars Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate Directed by Justin Baldoni Watch on Netflix It Ends with Us is based on the bes-selling book by Colleen Hoover. And its behind-the-scenes drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni almost overshadowed the success of the movie itself. Lively plays Lily Bloom, a woman who meets and becomes infatuated with a surgeon, Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni). Their fairy tale romance turns for the worse when Lily discovers that Ryle is an abusive lover. Ryle becomes very jealous upon learning about Lily’s renewed connection with her old boyfriend, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar). Lily has genuine feelings for both men, but feels trapped in the same cycle of violence that doomed her parents’ relationship.

Carry-On (2024) 68% 68% pg-13 119m 119m Genre Thriller, Mystery, Action Stars Taron Egerton. Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Watch on Netflix Like Die Hard 2, Carry-On is an action thriller set on Christmas Eve in a busy airport. Unfortunately for TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton), his promotion came on the wrong day at the wrong time. An enigmatic traveler (Jason Bateman) wants Ethan to wave a package through uncontested. If Ethan refuses, then his girlfriend, Nora Parisi (Sofia Carson), will be killed. Ethan’s back is to the proverbial wall, and if he can’t find a way to thwart the plan. Then Nora may not be the only casualty. He needs a way to save Nora, and his options are running out fast.

Spellbound (2024) 54% 54% pg 111m 111m Genre Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure. Comedy Stars Rachel Zegler, Miguel Bernardeau, Giovanna Bush Directed by Vicky Jenson Watch on Netflix Spyglass’ Spellbound has quite a pedigree of creative talent behind the film. The Little Mermaid’s Alan Menken wrote original music for the film. Shrek’s Vicky Jenson directed Spellbound, with Pixar veteran John Lasseter producing. Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney’s upcoming Snow White live-action film, voices Princess Ellian for Lumbria. For the past year, Ellian and her closest allies are unaware that her parents, King Solon (Javier Bardem) and. Queen Ellsmere (Nicole Kidman), have been transformed into monsters. With no cure in sight, Ellian’s unwillingness to give up on her parents unwittingly exposes their monstrous nature to the kingdom. If Ellian can’t reverse what’s been done to her parents, then she may not have a kingdom to go home to.

The Whale (2022) 60% 60% r 117m 117m Genre Drama Stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins Directed by Darren Aronofsky Watch on Netflix Brendan Fraser gave the performance of his lifetime in The Whale. And earned the Oscar for Best Actor for his efforts. Fraser endured hours of prosthetics each day to play Charlie, a morbidly obese man whose health is failing him. More than anything else, Charlie wants to rebuild his relationship with his daughter, Ellie (Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink), whom he abandoned years earlier. Ashamed of his physical appearance, Charlie only interacts with two visitors: Liz (Holly Chau), a nurse, and. Thomas (Ty Simpkins), a missionary who believes he can save Charlie’s soul. The only one who can really save Charlie is himself, but he may be past the point of no return.

The Lost City (2022) 62% 62% pg-13 112m 112m Genre Action, Adventure, Comedy Stars Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum. Daniel Radcliffe Directed by Aaron Nee, Adam Nee Watch on Netflix If you’re old enough to remember Romancing the Stone, then you may notice some familiar elements in The Lost City. Sandra Bullock stars as archeologist-turned-novelist Loretta Sage, a bestselling author whose adventure novels have made her famous. Her books have also turned cover model Alan Caprison (Channing Tatum) into a celebrity among her fans. While on tour with Loretta, Alan witnesses her kidnapping at the hands of Abigail Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe). A demented billionaire who believes that her research holds the key to deciphering the messages in a lost city. Alan, who is desperately infatuated with Loretta, takes it upon himself to stage a rescue mission. But that attempt soon leaves both Alan and Loretta running for their lives, with little hope for escape.

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) 54% 54% pg 94m 94m Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy. Action Stars Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis Directed by Mike Mitchell Watch on Netflix Sometimes the student must become the teacher. Kung Fu Panda 4 finds Po (Jack Black) at a crossroads in his life. For years, he’s been the Dragon Warrior and the protector of the Valley of Peace. But now, Po is being called upon to pass his mantle on to a younger warrior and take on a more spiritual role. The truth is that Po doesn’t want to change anything, and he’s also preoccupied by the arrival of The Chameleon (Viola Davis). A sorceress who may be the greatest threat he’s ever faced. When Po goes to confront her, he’s joined by Zhen (Awkwafina), a thieving fox who might be Dragon Warrior material. That’s assuming, of course, that this fox isn’t a snake in the grass.

A Quiet Place Part II (2021) 71% 71% pg-13 96m 96m Genre Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror Stars Emily Blunt, John Krasinski. Millicent Simmonds Directed by John Krasinski Watch on Netflix Most of the Abbott family survived the events of A Quiet Place, but not all of them. A Quiet Place Part II finds Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) leading her two remaining children, Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and. Marcus (Noah Jupe), on a journey to find other survivors. To the family’s surprise, they run into someone they know: Emmett (Oppenheimer‘s Cillian Murphy). Emmett has been greatly changed since the Abbotts saw him before the alien invasion began. Now, the Abbotts have a way of killing the aliens, but those measures won’t protect them from other humans. The remains of humanity may be on the verge of extinction, yet that doesn’t mean Evelyn and her family can trust any of the people they come across.

Woman of the Hour (2024) 74% 74% r 95m 95m Genre Drama, Crime, Thriller Stars Anna Kendrick. Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale Directed by Anna Kendrick Watch on Netflix Anna Kendrick is making her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, a film in which she also stars. The premise of this movie is off-the-wall bonkers and yet based on a true story. Kendrick plays Cheryl Bradshaw, a contestant on The Dating Game in 1978. That TV romance game show also featured a serial killer named Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) as one of the men vying for Cheryl’s favor on the episode in question. No one on The Dating Game could have guessed that Rodney was a murderer, but there’s something very clearly off about him. It’s a bizarre chapter in TV history now immortalized in this film.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) 54% 54% r 115m 115m Genre Action, Crime, Thriller, Comedy Stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens Directed by Adil El Arbi. Bilall Fallah Watch on Netflix For their fourth time out as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence sent their respective characters on the run in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. In the last movie, Mike and Marcus lost their captain, Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano), to an assassination. Now, Captain Howard’s name is getting dragged through the mud after he’s posthumously framed for crimes he didn’t commit. When Mike and Marcus attempt to clear Howard of these charges, they find themselves framed, too. Once they’re on the wrong side of the law, the guys learn who their friends really are. The rest of the Miami PD is gunning for them, and they’re running out of options fast.

Scream (2022) 60% 60% pg-13 114m 114m Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller Stars Melissa Barrera. Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding Directed by Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin Watch on Netflix Would it have killed Paramount to add a number to this film? Calling it Scream 5 would be a more accurate title. Wednesday‘s Jenna Ortega plays Tara Carpenter, a young girl who has a near-fatal encounter with a new killer in the Ghostface mask. That attack draws Tara’s older sister, Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), back to town and. Forces her to face a secret that links her to the murders in the original Scream. The return of Ghostface also attracts the attention of the last three survivors from the original movies: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox). And Dewey Riley (David Arquette). They’ve lived through multiple Ghostface killer attacks, but this time their luck may have finally run out.

Rebel Ridge (2024) 77% 77% r 132m 132m Genre Crime, Action, Thriller Stars Aaron Pierre. Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb Directed by Jeremy Saulnier Watch on Netflix Aaron Pierre establishes himself as an action hero in the Netflix original film Rebel Ridge. Terry Richmond (Pierre) only wanted to come into town and bail out his cousin, Mike Simmons ( LeBlanc), so they could rebuild their lives together. But when corrupt cops seize Terry’s cash, it leaves him without any way to get Mike out of jail. Terry tries to be reasonable with Chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson), only for these dishonorable men to go back on their word and. Keep his stolen money while Mike suffers. Now, Terry has to take the law into his own hands to get justice, and not even dirty cops can stand in his way.

The Union (2024) 44% 44% pg-13 109m 109m Genre Action, Comedy Stars Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry. Simmons Directed by Julian Farino Watch on Netflix Mike McKenna (Flight Risk‘s Mark Wahlberg) never really expected to see his high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall (Halle Berry), ever again. But their paths converge in the action comedy called The Union because Roxanne needs someone she can trust. During the last two decades, Roxanne has become a secret agent of immeasurable skill, but. Most of her colleagues have been killed after their identities were exposed. Roxanne gives Mike a chance to become a spy because she knows she can rely on him. Compared to Roxanne, Mike is really winging it as their mission takes them all over Europe. But there may just be something left in their romantic connection if they can both make it home alive.

Migration (2023) 56% 56% pg 83m 83m Genre Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy. Family Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings Directed by Benjamin Renner Watch on Netflix For Illumination’s first film after The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the studio took to the skies with Migration. Kumail Nanjiani lends his voice to the film as Mack Mallard, a duck who is married to Pam (Elizabeth Banks) and the father of their children. Dax (Caspar Jennings) and Gwen (Tresi Gazal). After spending their whole lives in a New England pond, Mack’s wife and kids convince him, and their curmudgeonly relative. Uncle Dan (Danny DeVito), to go on the trip of a lifetime to Jamaica by way of New York City. That trip is easier stated than done for these first-time migrators. But if the family can stick together, they might just pull this off.

Pearl (2022) 76% 76% r 102m 102m Genre Horror, Drama Stars Mia Goth, David Corenswet. Tandi Wright Directed by Ti West Watch on Netflix Pearl is both the prequel to Ti West’s X and the name of the character played by Mia Goth. During World War I, Pearl is left at home by her husband with her overbearing mother, Ruth (Tandi Wright). And her nearly infirm father (Matthew Sunderland). The movie makes it clear pretty early on that Pearl makes Hannibal Lecter seem well-adjusted. Pearl is so convinced that she’s got what it takes to be a movie star that she completely breaks from reality. And even the affections of a local projectionist (David Corenswet) can’t keep Pearl from going off the deep end.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) 46% 46% pg-13 115m 115m Genre Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy Stars Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon Directed by Gil Kenan Watch on Netflix Unlike the previous sequel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The original Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson), and Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), get to play larger roles alongside the current generation of Ghostbusters in Frozen Empire. Under the guidance of Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) and Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon), Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace) and her brother. Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), have come to New York to develop new technology for busting ghosts. The Ghostbusters are going to need all of the tech help they can get when an ancient spirit unleashes a new ice age on New York City. And if they can’t stop it, then the whole world may fall to this frozen empire.

Bone Tomahawk (2015) 73% 73% 133m Genre Western, Horror, Drama Stars Kurt Russell. Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins Directed by S. Craig Zahler Watch on Netflix Bone Tomahawk is an indie Western that brings Kurt Russell back to the genre as Sheriff Franklin Hunt. In 1890, Hunt’s small town of Bright Hope is rocked by the abductions of an outlaw called Purvis (David Arquette), a deputy named Nick (Evan Jonigkeit), and. A young woman, Samantha O’Dwyer (Lili Simmons). This unlikely trio has been taken by a renegade native tribe that is known for eating its victims. Rather than abandoning the victims to their fate, Hunt, John Brooder (Matthew Fox), and others form a rescue party to bring them back home. But as they venture deeper into dangerous territory, the posse finds themselves facing threats on all sides, which may make a safe return impossible.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) 54% 54% r 118m 118m Genre Action, Comedy, Crime Stars Eddie Murphy. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige Directed by Mark Molloy Watch on Netflix Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F puts Eddie Murphy back into the title role for the first time since 1994. Axel Foley is a Detroit cop who has barged into Beverly Hills’ jurisdiction on a case three times before. And Beverly Hills Police Captain Cade Grant (Kevin Bacon) is really upset that Axel is at it again. Axel doesn’t care about the consequences because this is personal. Someone is targeting his adult daughter, Jane Saunders (Taylour Paige), and only her ex-boyfriend. Detective Bobby Abbott (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), is willing to help Axel save her. However, Axel may still have some other friends left in the police department, and he’ll need them when everything comes crashing down on him.

Hit Man (2024) 83% 83% r 115m 115m Genre Comedy, Romance, Crime Stars Glen Powell. Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio Directed by Richard Linklater Watch on Netflix Richard Linklater’s Hit Man could have scored a full theatrical release in part because Glen Powell is one of the breakout stars of 2024. But instead, it’s now a Netflix original that was co-written by both Powell and Linklater. The former is headlining the film as Gary Johnson, a man who has found his calling as an undercover operative for the police. Gary pretends to be an assassin, and he helps the police arrest his would-be clients. It’s a good racket for Gary until he meets Maddy Masters (Adria Arjona). A woman who wants her husband killed so she can escape his physical abuse. Maddy is the first “client” that Gary has ever been real with, and he doesn’t want to see her get arrested like his other marks. As much as Gary might try to believe otherwise, helping Maddy and getting emotionally involved with her may bring his life crashing down around him.

Godzilla Minus One (2023) 81% 81% pg-13 125m 125m Genre Science Fiction, Horror, Action Stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe. Yuki Yamada Directed by Takashi Yamazaki Watch on Netflix There is an English dub of Godzilla Minus One on Netflix, but the original Japanese voice track has superior performances. This is one of the best Godzilla movies ever made in part because the creature is allowed to be a fearsome monster instead of a heroic giant. It’s also notable for featuring a strong focus on the human side of the story, especially with the main character Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki). In the last days of World War II, Shikishima can’t bring himself to fulfill his duty as a kamikaze pilot. A chance encounter with Godzilla only brings more shame upon Shikishima. During the aftermath of the war, Shikishima forms an unexpected bond with Noriko Ōishi (Minami Hamabe) and the infant child she adopted. Yet Shikishima’s inability to let go of his regret may destroy him before Godzilla can get around to killing him and everyone else in Japan.

Anyone But You (2023) 52% 52% r 104m 104m Genre Romance, Comedy Stars Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Mia Artemis Directed by Will Gluck Watch on Netflix Anyone but. You is one of the rare rom-coms to become a smash hit, while also solidifying Sydney Sweeney as a star … and keeping her out of movie jail for co-starring in Madame Web. Sweeney plays Bea, a young woman who forms an instant connection with a guy named Ben (Twisters star Glen Powell). But after a great first date, things end very badly and they both blame each other. Bea and Ben are unwillingly drawn back into each other’s orbit at the wedding for Halle (Hadley Robinson) and Claudia (Alexandra Shipp). Despite being unhappy about their reunion, Bea and Ben also have their own reasons to make the other guests believe that they’re a couple. And then the sparks start to fly between them again.

Baby Driver (2017) 86% 86% r 113m 113m Genre Action, Crime Stars Ansel Elgort. Kevin Spacey, Lily James Directed by Edgar Wright Watch on Netflix Don’t let the name Baby Driver fool you into thinking that this is some kid’s flick. Edgar Wright’s action comedy can be downright brutal at times, but it never loses its sense of humor. Ansel Elgort plays the title character, whose real name is Miles. But he’s known professionally as Baby, and he’s an incredible getaway driver who is forced to work for Doc (Kevin Spacey). After Baby seemingly escapes his servitude to Doc, he simply wants to start a new life with his girlfriend, Debora (Lily James). However, Doc won’t let Baby go that easily, and he forces him to take part in one last heist alongside Buddy (Jon Hamm), Darling (Eiza González). And Bats (Jamie Foxx). This crew is far more dangerous than Baby realizes, and he’ll have to think fast if he wants to get out alive.

The Wages of Fear (2024) r 104m 104m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Franck Gastambide, Alban Lenoir. Ana Girardot Directed by Julien Leclercq Watch on Netflix In 1953, Georges Arnaud’s The Wages of Fear was brought to the big screen by director Henri-Georges Clouzot who turned it into arguably one of the greatest action thrillers ever made. Director Julien Leclercq has a lot to live up to with the modern remake, which is a Netflix exclusive. The names and faces may be different, but the story remains largely unchanged from the original. An oil fire is out of control, and the only way to put it out and save lives is with controlled explosions using nitroglycerin. Franck Gastambide, Alban Lenoir, Ana Girardot, and Sofiane Zermani play a group of disparate and. Desperate individuals who agree to transport the nitroglycerin across hundreds of miles of dangerous terrain. At the end of their journey is a payday that could change their lives forever, assuming they live long enough to get paid.

Your Lucky Day (2023) 64% 64% 89m Genre Crime, Thriller Stars Angus Cloud. Elliot Knight, Jessica Garza Directed by Dan Brown Watch on Netflix Winning the lottery should be one the best days in anyone’s life. But in Your Lucky Day, Sterling (Angus Cloud) didn’t actually win. He killed someone to get his hands on the winning ticket, and he left witnesses: Amir (Mousa Hussein Kraish), Abraham (Elliot Knight). And his girlfriend, Ana-Marlene (Jessica Garza). Not even Sterling can kill that many people in cold blood, which is why he tries to bargain with them. He’ll share some of the money from the ticket if they help him hide his crime. This plan has multiple problems, but Sterling’s hostages and would-be accomplices simply can’t deter him from this course of action. He’s going to get this lottery money if it’s the last thing he does — and it might be.

Thanksgiving (2023) 63% 63% r 106m 106m Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller Stars Patrick Dempsey. Nell Verlaque, Addison Rae Directed by Eli Roth Watch on Netflix Sixteen years after creating a fake Thanksgiving trailer for Grindhouse, Eli Roth turned it into a real movie with all the elements of the holiday. It might be the best Thanksgiving horror film ever made, largely by default, since the rest are pretty bad. The story begins with a Black Friday rampage that goes horribly wrong and leaves several people dead. One year later, someone is going around town dressed as one of the original Pilgrims, John Carver. And carving up people who were there on that fateful Black Friday. Whoever is under that mask is apparently out to kill as many people as possible, and even the cops seem powerless to stop the murders.

Orion and the Dark (2024) 75% 75% 91m Genre Family, Comedy, Animation. Fantasy Stars Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett Directed by Sean Charmatz Watch on Netflix Almost everyone is afraid of the dark when they’re a kid. The problem with Orion (Jacob Tremblay) is that he’s scared of everything, not just the dark. The animated adventure, Orion and the Dark, gives Orion a chance to conquer his fears alongside an unexpected companion: The living embodiment of Dark (Paul Walter Hauser). Rather than let this kid lose years of his life to a laundry list of fears. Dark takes Orion out for a wild night to prove that he doesn’t have to be defined by the things that he’s afraid about. It’s a gesture of friendship from Dark, but can Orion finally let go of his phobias and embrace life?

Dumb Money (2023) 66% 66% r 104m 104m Genre Comedy, Drama, History Stars Paul Dano. Shailene Woodley, America Ferrera Directed by Craig Gillespie Watch on Netflix The infamous GameStop short squeeze was dramatized for the big screen in Dumb Money. Paul Dano headlines the cast as Keith Gill, an armchair investor who notices that hedge funds and. Other big market players are betting that the video game retailer GameStop will go under. Instead of letting that happen, Gill and others like him drive up GameStop’s stock to unsustainable highs and cause the professional investors to lose millions. There’s no shortage of stars in this cast, which includes Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Myha’la Herrold, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos. Seth Rogen, Talia Ryder, Sebastian Stan, and Shailene Woodley. There are also plenty of shattered dreams, as many of the amateur investors lose everything they put into the GameStop stocks.

The Equalizer 3 (2023) 58% 58% r 109m 109m Genre Action, Thriller, Crime Stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea Directed by Antoine Fuqua Watch on Netflix Denzel Washington spends so much time sitting down and. Sipping lattes in The Equalizer 3 that you may start to wonder if the actor himself is injured, and not just his character, Robert McCall. After nearly getting himself killed while recovering stolen funds, McCall slowly recovers in a small town on the coast of Italy. McCall also becomes close to the doctor who saved him, Enzo Arisio (Remo Girone), as well as the police officer who brought him to safety. Gio Bonucci (Eugenio Mastrandrea). As McCall grows to love the town and its people, he realizes that the Italian mafia is terrorizing his new friends. And if anyone’s going to be terrorizing bad guys in this franchise, it’s Robert McCall. If you’re evil, don’t make McCall stand up. His stuntman will kill you.

The Killer (2023) 72% 72% r 118m 118m Genre Crime, Thriller Stars Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell Directed by David Fincher Watch on Netflix David Fincher’s latest thriller, The Killer, demonstrates us that the life of a professional assassin. As played by Michael Fassbender, can be pretty mundane and boring … right up until he accidentally misses his target. From that point on, the assassin’s life is anything but boring. And suddenly, even his contact, Hodges (Charles Parnell), is ghosting him. Not even fleeing the country is enough for the assassin to evade an international manhunt, as well as two rival assassins, The Expert (Tilda Swinton) and The Brute (Sala Baker), who have been hired to take him out.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) 86% 86% pg-13 140m 140m Genre Animation, Action. Adventure Stars Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Schwartzman Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers Watch on Netflix You could call Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse “amazing, spectacular,” or “sensational” and. It would still undersell just how terrific this movie is. Somehow, the team behind the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse topped themselves with an even more thrilling sequel that reunites Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and. Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Unfortunately for the would-be couple, it’s not a happy reunion. Gwen is keeping secrets from Miles while running from a difficult family situation at home. As for Miles himself, he’s inadvertently created a new nemesis: The Spot (Jason Schwartzman). Miles has also been targeted by Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac), the Spider-Man of the year 2099. And if Miles can’t get home to his own world, then his life will never be the same.

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The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (March 2025)

Since this weekend is also the start of March, Amazon Prime Video is going to have a number of new movies available on the platform. But with everyone else focused on the Oscars, we’re putting the spotlight on two ’80s movies that are returning to Prime Video on March 1.

The first is Back to the Future. A sci-fi comedy that’s often ranked among the best movies ever made. Our other pick this week is the original RoboCop from 1987, and not the 2014 remake, which is also coming to Prime Video in March. Sometimes, filmmakers get it right the first time, and the remake is only superfluous.

Other recent arrivals, including A Fish Called Wanda. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Groundhog Day, can be found with the rest of the best movies on Amazon Prime Video below. We improvement this list every Friday so you can get ready for the weekend with your top viewing options.

Need more recommendations? We’ve also put together guides to the best presents on Prime Video, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Netflix, the best new movies to stream, and. The best movies on Disney+.

Back to the Future (1985) 87% 87% pg 116m 116m Genre Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction Stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover Directed by Robert Zemeckis Watch on Amazon Back to the Future is turning 40 in the summer of 2025. A full 10 years longer than the three decades that Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) traveled back in time to meet his parents. That also makes the 1955 setting a full 70 years removed from our present. Marty wasn’t just visiting the past because he could. In his present, he witnessed his friend, Emmett “Doc” Brown (Christopher Lloyd), suffer a tragic fate. Marty was only trying to save his own life when he accidentally found himself in the ’50s. A much younger Doc Brown may be able to get him back home. But if Marty doesn’t get his parents to come together as a couple, then he won’t have a home to go back to.

RoboCop (1987) 70% 70% r 102m 102m Genre Action, Thriller, Science Fiction Stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen. Dan O'Herlihy Directed by Paul Verhoeven Watch on Amazon If you haven’t watched RoboCop for a while, or if you’ve never seen it, then you may not realize just how funny it is. This is definitely a sci-fi action flick, first and foremost. But director Paul Verhoeven’s satiric touches hold up amazingly well nearly four decades after its release. There’s also an inherent tragedy in the main character, Alex Murphy (Peter Weller). After getting murdered by criminals in the line of duty, Alex is resurrected and rebuilt as RoboCop, the future of law enforcement. The OCP corporation took Alex’s humanity in the process, but RoboCop tries to claw back his identity and bring his killers to justice.

Dominique (2024) r 94m 94m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Oksana Orlan. Sebastián Carvajal, María del Rosario Directed by Michael S. Ojeda Watch on Amazon Dominique aspects Oksana Orlan as the titular assassin trying to leave her life of violence behind her. After surviving a crash landing in Columbia, Dominique is taken in by a local family who cares for her. Unfortunately for Dominique, her place of refuge is overrun by criminals and corrupt police including Chief Santiago (Maurice Compte). Despite Dominique’s attempts to stay out of the fray, she’ll have to use her skills to fight back against the oppressors in this town. And even then, she may not be able to save everyone she cares for.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) 62% 62% pg-13 109m 109m Genre Drama, Comedy Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway. Emily Blunt Directed by David Frankel Watch on Amazon Nearing its 20th anniversary, The Devil Wears Prada helped propel Anne Hathaway to greater stardom. Hathaway portrays Andrea “Andy” Sachs, a budding journalist who finds an unexpected job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). The editor-in-chief of a prestigious fashion magazine. Miranda may not literally be the devil, but Andy is shocked by some of her underhanded moves to maintain her power and influence. Over time, Andy finds that she’s been bending her own morals to get ahead in the business at the expense of her work friend, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt).

My Fault: London (2025) 119m Genre Romance, Drama Stars Asha Banks, Matthew Broome, Eve Macklin Directed by Dani Girdwood. Charlotte Fassler Watch on Amazon My Fault: London is a remake of a Spanish novel and movie called Culpa mía, and the story hasn’t changed too much. The two main characters, Noah (Asha Banks) and Nick (Matthew Broome), don’t really like each other too much at the start. Noah has been uprooted from America to live in Britain with her mother, Ella (Eve Macklin), and her new husband, William (Ray Fearon). That makes Noah and Nick step-siblings when they’d rather have nothing to do with each other. But as Nick and Nora find common ground through their love of cars and street racing, they embark on a romance story of their own. Unfortunately for the duo, one of Nick’s enemies, Ronnie (Sam Buchanan), is more than just an annoyance. He may be a threat to their lives.

A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 80% 80% r 109m 109m Genre Comedy, Crime Stars Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline Directed by Charles Crichton Watch on Amazon If A Fish Called Wanda feels positively Python-esque. It’s because it was written by former Monty Python member John Cleese, who also stars in the film as a lawyer named Archie Leach. Archie is the unwitting pawn of Wanda Gershwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis), a thief who double-crossed Archie’s client, George Thomason (Tom Georgeson). To get the location of George’s hidden diamonds, Wanda seduces Archie into blowing up his career and marriage. Their intimacy only serves to enrage Wanda’s other lover, Otto West (Kevin Kline), an insanely jealous man who goes to great lengths for both Wanda and. The jewels they’re after.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 46% 46% pg 93m 93m Genre Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy Stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy. Charlie Day Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Watch on Amazon The Super Mario Bros. Movie was such a massive hit both in theaters and. On streaming that it’s kind of redeemed everything that happened after the first Super Mario Bros. movie. Animation was clearly the way to go for this adaptation, as Mario (Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), and. Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) look like they stepped out of a Nintendo Switch and into a breathtaking video game world. The story serves as an origin for the Mario brothers, as they accidentally find themselves transported to the Mushroom Kingdom just as it’s under attack by Bowser (Jack Black) and. His army of Koopa Troopas. When Luigi gets captured by Bowser, Mario has to discover his inner hero alongside Peach and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) as they search for allies in their struggle.

Groundhog Day (1993) 72% 72% pg 101m 101m Genre Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy Stars Bill Murray. Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott Directed by Harold Ramis Watch on Amazon Groundhog Day may have passed in 2025, but it’s always a great time to revisit the Groundhog Day movie. Director and co-writer Harold Ramis came up with something special when he cast Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a jaded weatherman stuck in a time loop during the annual Groundhog Day event at Punxsutawney. Pennsylvania. This film is more of a fantasy than sci-fi, as it never explains how Phil was trapped or what he must do to escape. Instead, the repetition of the day allows Phil to discover sides of himself that he never knew existed. He even develops romantic feelings for his producer, Rita Hanson (Andie MacDowell), even though the repeating day may never give him a chance to have a real relationship with her.

You're Cordially Invited (2025) 50% 50% r 109m 109m Genre Comedy Stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan Directed by Nicholas Stoller Watch on Amazon You’re Cordially Invited is a throwback rom-com involving Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon. And an alligator… but you’ll have to see the movie to learn how that last factor into the story. Ferrell plays Jim, the single father of Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), a young woman who is about to get married in an . Or at least she would have, if Margot (Witherspoon) hadn’t already booked a wedding for her younger sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner). Margot tries to play peacemaker so that both weddings can go on as scheduled, but. Some hard feelings from Jim get in the way of everyone’s happily ever after. Regardless, there’s definitely a spark between Jim and Margot that might bring these two families closer than they expected.

The Calendar Killer (2025) 94m Genre Crime, Thriller Stars Luise Heyer. Sabin Tambrea, Friedrich Mücke Directed by Adolfo J. Kolmerer Watch on Amazon Today is the day that Klara (Luise Heyer) will die, thanks to the title character of The Calendar Killer. The serial killer has warned Klara that her number is up unless she murders her husband, Martin (Friedrich Mücke). Perhaps the Calendar Killer believed Klara would be more open to the idea of killing Martin because he’s abusive to her, but. She’s not like him. Klara’s only lifeline is Jules (Sabin Tambrea), a volunteer at a crisis line for women needing help. Jules knows he may be Klara’s best chance to live through the night, but the Calendar Killer’s deadline is rapidly approaching.

Blink Twice (2024) 66% 66% r 103m 103m Genre Mystery, Thriller Stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum. Alia Shawkat Directed by Zoë Kravitz Watch on Amazon Although she doesn’t have an on-screen role in Blink Twice, Zoe Kravitz made her directorial debut with this movie. Naomi Ackie headlines the cast as Frida, a young woman who scores an (Channing Tatum) to visit his private island alongside her best friend. Jess (Alia Shawkat). Frida and Jess are lavished with gifts and attention alongside the other female guests on the island. However, Frida notices that she’s experiencing gaps in her memories. When Jess goes missing, Frida is the only one left who remembers her friend. There’s something sinister going on, and this may not be Frida’s first time on Slater’s private island.

In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2023) 60% 60% r 106m 106m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Ciarán Hinds Directed by Robert Lorenz Watch on Amazon Liam Neeson’s action thrillers are kind of a dime a dozen. But In the Land of Saints and Sinners is one of his best. Neeson plays Finbar Murphy, a World War II veteran living in Ireland during “the Troubles” in the ’70s. To support himself, Finbar has started working for a crime boss, Robert McQue (Colm Meaney), as an assassin. Finbar also befriends a younger contract killer named Kevin (Game of Thrones‘ Jack Gleeson), but. One of their mutual targets is the brother of Doireann McCann (Kerry Condon), a formidable woman who won’t back down from her revenge. Doireann is determined to avenge her brother, no matter who she has to kill to do it.

Jurassic World (2015) 59% 59% pg-13 124m 124m Genre Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Thriller Stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan Directed by Colin Trevorrow Watch on Amazon Jurassic World revived the Jurassic Park franchise with a simple idea: What if the dinosaur theme park was actually opened? The park in question is called Jurassic World, and it’s every bit as successful as the late John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) believed it would be. However, the owners of Jurassic World just aren’t satisfied with the ordinary dinosaurs. So they genetically engineered a more fearsome dino, the Indominus rex. When the creature inevitably gets loose, it causes havoc in the park and jeopardizes everyone there. Only Velociraptor expert Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Jurassic World operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) can put a stop to the Indominus rex’s rampage… if they can stay alive.

Unforgiven (1992) 85% 85% r 130m 130m Genre Western Stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. Morgan Freeman Directed by Clint Eastwood Watch on Amazon Clint Eastwood made his name in Westerns, so it’s only fitting that the film that earned him an Oscar for Best Director was also a Western. Unforgiven is Eastwood’s masterpiece as a filmmaker, and he cast himself in the lead as former outlaw William Munny. As a pig farmer, Munny isn’t very successful at supporting his children. That’s why he reluctantly accepts a bounty alongside his friend, Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman), and. A rookie bounty hunter who calls himself The Schofield Kid (Jaimz Woolvett). The target of this bounty is Quick Mike (David Mucci), a small man who scarred the face of a prostitute, Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson). When she laughed at him. Sheriff “Little” Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman) wouldn’t let Delilah get her justice, and he’s more than willing to violently repel Munny or any other bounty hunter who is foolish enough to accept the assignment.

Focus (2015) 56% 56% r 105m 105m Genre Romance, Comedy, Crime Stars Will Smith. Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro Directed by John Requa, Glenn Ficarra Watch on Amazon Focus is admittedly a movie that’s reliant on the charms of its two stars. But we should all hope to be as charming as Will Smith and Margot Robbie are here. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, a con artist who is so impressed by Jess Barrett (Robbie) that he takes her under his wing and. Starts teaching her everything he knows. Nicky is also falling hard for Jess and breaking his own personal rules while doing so. That leads to a messy breakup, but it’s far from the end of the story. When Nicky encounters Jess years later, she may be the only one standing in the way of landing the score of a lifetime. And he’s not sure which way she’s going to fall.

Boogie Nights (1997) 86% 86% r 156m 156m Genre Drama Stars Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Watch on Amazon Paul Thomas Anderson has made some great films in his career. But Boogie Nights may be the best movie of his career. Mark Wahlberg stars as Eddie Adams, a man who doesn’t have any prospects until he comes under the guidance of porn producer Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds). With Jack’s help, Eddie reinvents himself as porn superstar Dirk Diggler, one of the most successful adult actors of his era. Along with his friend and co-star, Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk thinks he’s going to rule the porn scene for the rest of the 1970s and 1980s. But even Dirk Diggler can only take so many drugs before the toll on his body can’t be overcome. He wants to be a star, and his ambitions go beyond porn, but Dirk can’t see that he’s heading for an epic fall.

The Fall Guy (2024) 73% 73% pg-13 127m 127m Genre Action, Comedy, Romance Stars Ryan Gosling. Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Directed by David Leitch Watch on Amazon Stunt man Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) is burned out on Hollywood in The Fall Guy. It’s hard to blame him after witnessing the injuries he suffers early in this movie. Unfortunately, Colt ruined his relationship with Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt) while he was torching his bridges to the entertainment industry. Nearly two years later, Colt reenters Jody’s life when she’s gotten the chance to direct her own movie. Jody isn’t exactly happy to see her ex again, but she needs her help. Her star, Tom Ryder (Kraven the Hunter‘s Aaron Taylor-Johnson), has gone missing, and this is more than just an actor on an extended bender. Without Tom, there is no movie to be made, and Jody’s career will be over before it starts. Thus, Colt is drawn into a bigger mystery as he tries to locate Tom and make amends with Jody.

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) 68% 68% pg-13 99m 99m Genre Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller Stars Lupita Nyong'o. Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff Directed by Michael Sarnoski Watch on Amazon Typically, alien invasion movies involve humanity putting up a fight. But in A Quiet Place: Day One, the battle is over before it even begins, as humans can’t withstand an attack by sightless alien hunters. Sam (Lupita Nyong’o) witnessed the carnage herself while on a day out with her cat in the city. Sam quickly realizes that her survival hinges on her ability to be quiet. Another survivor, Eric (The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ Joseph Quinn), might be the last friend she ever makes. Sam and Eric must stick together if they want to escape New York City and evade the hunters now roaming the Earth.

Dark City (1998) 66% 66% r 100m 100m Genre Mystery, Science Fiction Stars Rufus Sewell, William Hurt. Kiefer Sutherland Directed by Alex Proyas Watch on Amazon You may get Matrix déjà vu Dark City, even though it came out a year before the Keanu Reeves classic. John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes up and knows something is wrong with the world. He just can’t put his finger on it. John has been framed for murder by enigmatic strangers who can rewrite reality at their whim. As John tries to reunite with his wife, Emma Murdoch (Jennifer Connelly), Inspector Frank Bumstead (William Hurt) pursues him as a possible serial killer. However, Frank isn’t blind to things in his world that don’t make sense. John may be Frank’s only real lead to figuring out what’s happening to the people of the city.

Confidential (1997) 90% 90% r 138m 138m Genre Crime, Mystery, Thriller Stars Guy Pearce. Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey Directed by Curtis Hanson Watch on Amazon The late Curtis Hanson redefined modern noir films with Confidential, his adaptation of James Ellroy’s novel of the same name. Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe both had breakout performances in this crime movie as Detective Lieutenant Ed Exley and Detective Bud White, respectively. As viewers quickly learn in the film, there’s some bad blood between Exley and White, which is why they’re anything but friends. In the aftermath of the Nite Owl massacre in 1953, Exley, White. And Detective Sergeant Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) separately investigate different aspects of a vast criminal conspiracy. None of the detectives can get a full picture of what’s happening without working together, but. It’s going to take a lot to break the ice between White and Exley. Plus, the real criminals are closer than any of the suspects.

The Creator (2023) 63% 63% pg-13 134m 134m Genre Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Stars John David Washington. Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan Directed by Gareth Edwards Watch on Amazon Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards broke his long hiatus between films to return to cinemas with The Creator. In this vision of the future, the world is divided over beings, which are embraced by the East and despised by Western nations. Sergeant Joshua Taylor (John David Washington) has lost a lot to this conflict, including family members, body parts, and his wife, Maya (Gemma Chan). Taylor is drawn back into the war when he learns Nirmata, the inventor behind ’s greatest achievements. Has created a weapon that could lead to a decisive victory for the machines. Instead of a weapon, Taylor discovers that it resembles a young child, Alphie (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), which forces him to make a decision that will affect humanity’s entire future on Earth.

The Bikeriders (2024) 70% 70% r 116m 116m Genre Crime, Drama Stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer. Tom Hardy Directed by Jeff Nichols Watch on Amazon The Bikeriders is loosely based upon the experiences of author Danny Lyon, a character portrayed by Mike Faist in this adaptation. But the film is largely reworked into an original story that focuses on three characters: Kathy (Jodie Comer), her lover, Benny (Austin Butler). And the leader of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, Johnny (Tom Hardy). Johnny had high-minded ideals when he founded the club in the 1960s. Over the course of the next decade, Johnny and his friends are almost unrecognizable in what they’re willing to do for the club. Despite Benny’s love for Kathy, he keeps getting drawn back into Johnny’s vision for the club, even when it may destroy him.

Red One (2024) 34% 34% pg-13 124m 124m Genre Comedy, Action, Fantasy Stars Dwayne Johnson. Chris Evans, Simmons Directed by Jake Kasdan Watch on Amazon Despite its inclusion on this list, Red One is not one of the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. It’s a terrible movie, but it’s one of those films where you have to see it to appreciate just how bad it really is. It’s the kind of flick people might throw candy canes at if it had regular midnight showings. Weirdly, it could be fun to watch it. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson continues his downward career trend as Callum Drift, the head of security for none other than Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons). When Santa gets kidnapped, Callum and his boss, Zoe Harlow (Lucy Liu), forcibly recruit bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) to help them find Saint Nick and save Christmas.

Knives Out (2019) 82% 82% pg-13 131m 131m Genre Comedy, Crime. Mystery Stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas Directed by Rian Johnson Watch on Amazon Daniel Craig sheds his James Bond persona like a separate skin in Knives Out. Craig steps into the role of Southern sleuth Benoit Blanc, a man whose accent is just shy of Foghorn Leghorn territory. However, the voice somehow works for this comedic murder mystery. Ana de Armas has a standout turn as Marta Cabrera, the loyal housekeeper of a wealthy author, Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). After Harlan dies, his spoiled extended family is stunned to discover that his entire fortune has been left to Marta. The family does not know that Harlan was murdered. Plus, Marta is horrified to discover that the evidence points back to her just as Blanc begins his investigation.

Abigail (2024) 62% 62% r 109m 109m Genre Horror, Thriller Stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. Tyler Gillett Watch on Amazon Scream‘s Melissa Barrera reunites with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett for Abigail, a film that is very much unlike her previous genre movies. Barrera plays Joey, a military veteran who has hit hard times. That’s why she agreed to work with Frank (Dan Stevens) and a group of other criminals to kidnap a young girl named Abigail (Alisha Weir). Joey tries to form a connection with Abigail to assure the young girl that she will remain safe before learning that the latter is the daughter of a dangerous crime lord. Kristof Lazaar (Matthew Goode). However, the greatest threat to the kidnappers is Abigail herself, because she’s more than she appears to be. When Abigail strikes, it’s lethal.

Canary Black (2024) 103m Genre Action, Thriller, Crime Stars Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, Saffron Burrows Directed by Pierre Morel Watch on Amazon You can tell that Canary Black has been on the shelf for a while since it has the late Ray Stevenson in one of his final roles. But it’s also a showcase for Kate Beckinsale to get back into her action heroine mode, which she’s been doing for about two decades now. Beckinsale plays Avery Graves, a CIA operative who has kept her husband, David Brooks (Rupert Friend). In the dark about who she really is and what her job entails. When terrorists kidnap David, they blackmail Avery into retrieving a file called Canary Black that could lead to an attack on her country. Stevenson plays Avery’s mentor and boss, Jarvis Hedlund, and even he’s not sure he can trust her when she goes rogue. But if Avery can’t find a way out from under the terrorists’ control, she may lose everything she holds dear.

Monkey Man (2024) 70% 70% r 121m 121m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Dev Patel, Sikandar Kher. Pitobash Directed by Dev Patel Watch on Amazon Dev Patel made his directorial debut with Monkey Man, a film in which he also stars as the main character. And despite the title, Patel’s character doesn’t actually transform into a monkey or even go by that name. The audience only knows him as Kid, a man who will do anything to get his revenge on Rana Singh (Sikandar Kher). The corrupt police chief who murdered his mother. Kid does wear a monkey mask when he’s in the ring for an underground fighting circuit. However, his real disguise is pretending to be an ordinary waiter at a high-end brothel so he can rise through the ranks and get close enough to assassinate Rana no matter what his vengeance costs him.

Terrifier 2 (2022) 59% 59% r 138m 138m Genre Horror, Thriller Stars David Howard Thornton. Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam Directed by Damien Leone Watch on Amazon Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is back for another round of terror in Terrifier 2. Some evil entity has resurrected Art yet again, and he goes on another rampage. A teenager named Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) is haunted by dreams of Art and she’s convinced that her late father knew how to stop the clown once and. For all. Art must sense the same thing, since he kidnaps Sienna’s brother, Jonathan (Elliott Fullam), and terrorizes their family. Now, Sienna has to save her brother, but first, she must live through her encounter with Art.

IF (2024) 46% 46% pg 104m 104m Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Family Stars Cailey Fleming. Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski Directed by John Krasinski Watch on Amazon For his first directorial effort after helming the initial Quiet Place films, John Krasinski went in a completely different direction with the more family-friendly IF. That title is also the abbreviation for Imaginary Friends, all of whom are creatures that defy reality’s conventions. A young girl named Bea (Cailey Fleming) doesn’t initially know what to think when she encounters IFs like Blue (Steve Carell) and Blossom (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Fortunately, Bea’s neighbor, Cal (Ryan Reynolds), can see IFs. It’s his job to help them find new children to befriend after their previous kids were separated from them. Bea gets roped into helping Cal, but her solution to the IF problem is even more bold than his. Yet, it’s still going to take a lot of work to pull off, imaginary or not.

Challengers (2024) 82% 82% r 132m 132m Genre Romance, Drama Stars Zendaya, Mike Faist. Josh O'Connor Directed by Luca Guadagnino Watch on Amazon You may have to pay close attention to Challengers, because the story doesn’t take place in chronological order. Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a rising tennis star romantically drawn to two other players on the pro tour: Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and. Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Both young men want Tashi for themselves, but only one of them is willing to play dirty to get her. Even when one of them wins Tashi’s heart, it doesn’t end the romantic entanglement between this trio as their lives unfold and. Intersect over several years. Ultimately, the battle between these two men is going to come back to the place where it all began: on the tennis court.

Colette (2018) 74% 74% r 112m 112m Genre Drama, History Stars Keira Knightley, Dominic West. Denise Gough Directed by Wash Westmoreland Watch on Amazon Keira Knightley adds another daring performance to her credits in the title role of Collette, a biopic about the famous French author Gabrielle Colette. In the late 19th century, Collette marries Henry Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West), who encourages her to write. And by “encourages,” we mean that he steals credit for her work and literally imprisons her to make her write another hit. Collette turns out to be a natural writer, but rebuilding her life and reputation proves to be difficult after Henry takes everything that she created. However, the real story of the film isn’t about Collette’s fall; it’s about her rise and her ability to reinvent herself.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) 73% 73% pg 103m 103m Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy. Family Stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén Directed by Joel Crawford Watch on Amazon In the long wait between Shrek movies, Antonio Banderas’ Puss in Boots has been keeping the franchise alive. But in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, time is almost up for the title character. Puss relies on his nine lives to survive the epic adventures. And now that Puss is on his very last life, he’s truly scared about his potential fate — so much so that he abandons his identity and. Tries to live as a normal cat. However, Puss learns that there may be a way to restore his lost lives if he can find a magical wishing star. Puss isn’t the only one looking for the star, nor the only one who desperately needs what it can offer him. This quest reunites Puss with his ex-fiancée, Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek Pinault), and forces him to reevaluate what he really wants.

Snack Shack (2024) 64% 64% r 112m 112m Genre Comedy Stars Conor Sherry, Gabriel LaBelle. Mika Abdalla Directed by Adam Rehmeier Watch on Amazon Snack Shack is a coming-of-age comedy set in 1991. Carter (Conor Sherry) and his friend, Moose Miller (Gabriel LaBelle), are 14-year-olds whose schemes to get money almost always backfire on them. At least until they hit upon the idea of running the local Snack Shack for the summer. Their bond of friendship is tested when meets Brooke, his attractive new neighbor. Because Moose makes the first move on Brooke, this creates tension between him and , who isn’t willing to simply back off. As Brooke begins to reciprocate ’s feelings, his friendship and lucrative partnership with Moose may come crashing down.

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) 76% 76% pg-13 104m 104m Genre Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama. Horror Stars John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg Watch on Amazon The first Cloverfield movie was anything but subtle, and its found-footage format may have given some viewers vertigo. There’s none of that in 10 Cloverfield Lane, a largely standalone sequel that works as both a thriller and a sci-fi story. Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Michelle, a woman who finds herself locked in an underground bunker by Howard Stambler (John Goodman). Howard states that he saved Michelle’s life after the outside world was poisoned in a sudden attack. Emmett DeWitt (John Gallagher Jr.), the only other person in the bunker, backs up Howard’s account. Michelle doesn’t trust either man, and she needs to see for herself. But she may not like what she finds waiting for her outside ….

Bob Marley: One Love (2024) 43% 43% pg-13 104m 104m Genre Music, History, Drama Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir. Lashana Lynch, James Norton Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Watch on Amazon Bob Marley: One Love is a music biopic that takes place late in the life of reggae superstar Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir). After Bob and his wife, Rita Marley (The Marvels actress Lashana Lynch), narrowly survive an assassination attempt in his native Jamaica. It sends him into a creative tailspin that threatens to derail his dreams. Before Bob can resume his message of peace, he has to face his own inner demons and work out his issues with Rita. Bob Marley didn’t have a lot of time in this world, but the film demonstrates that he made the most of what he had and left a lasting legacy of music behind.

The Beekeeper (2024) 54% 54% r 105m 105m Genre Action, Crime, Thriller Stars Jason Statham. Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi Directed by David Ayer Watch on Amazon If you’re looking for a movie with Oscar buzz, The Beekeeper isn’t one of those films. But it is a Jason Statham action flick that lives up to everything you may expect to see from it. Statham plays Adam Clay, a former member of a secretive organization called the Beekeepers and an actual beekeeper. Adam is content in his retirement until his friend and landlady, Eloise Parker (Phylicia Rashad), is taken for everything she has by scammers. Eloise commits suicide rather than live with the shame of having allowed her charity foundation to be robbed of millions. Adam vows revenge, and his bloody path of retribution puts him on opposite sides of the CIA and his former colleagues in the Beekeepers.

Oppenheimer (2023) 90% 90% r 181m 181m Genre Drama, History Stars Cillian Murphy. Emily Blunt, Matt Damon Directed by Christopher Nolan Watch on Amazon The best movie of 2023 is now the best movie on Prime Video. Director and screenwriter Christopher Nolan will have a hard time topping the flick that finally won two Oscars for him. Because Oppenheimer not only lived up to the hype, it’s the kind of film that will likely endure for decades to come. Cillian Murphy gives an Oscar-winning performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man who was instrumental in putting together the team that built the atomic bomb. Nolan’s narrative jumps back and forth to different years in Oppenheimer’s life. Including an attempt by Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.) to destroy his reputation. Yet nothing will hit Oppenheimer harder than the full weight of the atomic destruction that he unleashed upon the world.

Mean Girls (2024) 58% 58% pg-13 113m 113m Genre Comedy Stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho Directed by Arturo Perez Jr.. Samantha Jayne Watch on Amazon Mean Girls isn’t just a remake of the 2002 film, it’s also an adaptation of the 2017 Mean Girls musical. Tina Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles from the original movie, but. The leading part of Cady Heron capabilities rising star Angourie Rice as she steps into Lindsay Lohan’s shoes. Lohan even has a cameo in the film, which you should be able to spot if you keep your eyes open near the end. Cady has never gone to an actual school before, since she’s been homeschooled her entire life. Once she finally enrolls in North Shore High School, Cady is initially accepted by the Plastics, the titular mean girls. When the Plastics inevitably turn on Cady, she hatches a scheme to take them down from within. And she might just lose herself along the way.

American Fiction (2023) 81% 81% r 117m 117m Genre Comedy, Drama Stars Jeffrey Wright. John Ortiz, Erika Alexander Directed by Cord Jefferson Watch on Amazon American Fiction casts The Batman Part Two’s Jeffrey Wright as Dr. Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a college professor and a novelist whose books sell very poorly. Monk is also upset that another writer, Sinatra Golden (Issa Rae), has found massive success while seemingly pandering to Black stereotypes. So Monk writes his own novel as a satire of Golden’s books before submitting it for publication. Much to Monk’s surprise and horror, his satire is embraced by the publisher and the general public. The satire of the piece goes unnoticed, as the book becomes so popular that it starts taking over Monk’s life. Even though he made sure that his real name wasn’t listed as the author. But once the book is out and Hollywood comes knocking, it may be too late.

The Idea of You (2024) 67% 67% r 116m 116m Genre Romance, Comedy, Music Stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin Directed by Michael Showalter Watch on Amazon The irony of the premise of The Idea of You is that the romantic entanglement of Solène Marchand (Eileen‘s Anne Hathaway) with boy band lead singer Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine) would probably be more of a fantasy for Solène’s daughter. Izzy (Ella Rubin), than for Solène herself. But one unplanned encounter between Solène and Hayes soon leads to several others. There is an age gap between Solène and Hayes that does come up in the film, but. The bigger issue between them is the celebrity gap. As long as Hayes is a world-famous musician, he and Solène may never be able to enjoy a normal romance without being hounded by the press.

The Holdovers (2023) 82% 82% r 133m 133m Genre Comedy, Drama Stars Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa. Da'Vine Joy Randolph Directed by Alexander Payne Watch on Amazon It’s a little early for Christmas movies, but The Holdovers may become a holiday tradition. Paul Giamatti stars as Paul Hunham, an unpopular and curmudgeonly teacher at Barton Academy boarding school in 1970. Hunham is forced to spend his Christmas vacation as a chaperone for the students who don’t have anywhere to go for the holidays. Despite himself, Hunham starts empathizing and bonding with one of his students, Angus Tully (Dominic Sessa), as well as Barton cafeteria manager. Mary Lamb (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), who is grieving over the loss of her son. Through them, Hunham rediscovers his compassion, even though it may cost him what’s left of his teaching career.

Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) 56% 56% pg 87m 87m Genre Animation, Comedy, Family Stars Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell. Russell Brand Directed by Kyle Balda Watch on Amazon Minions: The Rise of Gru is the origin story of Despicable Me’s main character, Gru (Steve Carell), but probably not in the way that you expect. In the 1970s, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the rest of the Minions (Pierre Coffin) have all latched on to Gru as their new master. Gru himself has ambitions of being the biggest supervillain in the world so he can join the Vicious 6. Unfortunately for Gru, his attempts to join the most notorious gang of bad guys spectacularly backfires. Which turns his idols in the Vicious 6 into his deadliest enemies. To defeat them, Gru and the Minions will have to turn to the Vicious 6’s former leader, Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin).

Road House (2024) 59% 59% r 121m 121m Genre Action, Thriller Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior. Conor McGregor Directed by Doug Liman Watch on Amazon In this remake of the popular 1989 movie starring Patrick Swayze, Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Elwood Dalton as a former UFC fighter who has fallen on some hard times. Road House gives Elwood a chance for redemption when Frankie (Jessica Williams) recruits him to be the bouncer at her bar. Which shares its name with the title of the film. Elwood’s fighting skills go a long way towards keeping order at The Road House, much to the anger of a local mobster. Ben Brandt (Billy Magnussen). Elwood took care of Brandt’s regular goons with ease, but he’ll have a much harder time handling Knox, an enforcer for Brandt who is played by an actual UFC fighter, Conor McGregor.

The Other Zoey (2023) pg-13 91m 91m Genre Romance, Drama. Comedy Stars Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux Directed by Sara Zandieh Watch on Amazon The Other Zoey is not a remake of the Sandra Bullock rom-com While You Were Sleeping. But romantic comedy fans may notice some similarities between the two. Josephine Langford stars as Zoey Miller, a high school student who is definitely not the girlfriend of soccer star Zach MacLaren (Drew Starkey). Whose girlfriend is also named Zoey (Maggie Thurmon). When Zach suffers a head injury that gives him partial amnesia, he mistakes Zoey for his girlfriend. And his doctors warn her not to upset him with the truth. So Zoey carries on the deception and gets closer to Zach on a lavish vacation. At the same time, Zoey also feels attracted to Zach’s cousin, Miles Maclaren (Archie Renaux), who shares many of her views about love and life. So, which guy does Zoey really want? You’ll have to watch the film to find out.

Role Play (2023) r 101m 101m Genre Crime, Romance, Action Stars David Oyelowo, Kaley Cuoco. Bill Nighy Directed by Thomas Vincent Watch on Amazon Emma (The Flight Attendant‘s Kaley Cuoco) and Dave Brackett (David Oyelowo) are just about as happy as a couple could be in Prime Video’s Role Play. The Bracketts have two children and a beautiful home in a New Jersey suburb. What they’re lacking is the passion in the bedroom that they used to have before starting a family. For their anniversary, Dave and Emma take a trip to New York and indulge in some role play. That turns out to be a mistake when Bob Kellerman (Bill Nighy) blows Emma’s cover and exposes her as an international assassin. Now, Emma has to use her skills to protect her family and keep her marriage to Dave intact.

A Good Person (2023) 50% 50% r 128m 128m Genre Drama Stars Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman. Molly Shannon Directed by Zach Braff Watch on Amazon Dune: Part Two star Florence Pugh sheds all aspects of her MCU Black Widow role as a broken young woman in A Good Person. Zach Braff wrote and directed the film, which casts Pugh as Allison, a woman who was once engaged to her high school boyfriend. Nathan (Chinaza Uche). But shortly after her engagement, Allison causes a car accident that indicates the lives of Nathan’s sister, Molly (Nichelle Hines), and. Her husband, Jesse (Toby Onwumere). One year later, Allison is attempting to kick her addiction to painkillers when she reunites with Nathan and Molly’s father, Daniel (Morgan Freeman). As Daniel attempts to forgive Allison, they reenter each other’s lives and she tries to make amends with Ryan (Celeste O’Connor), the daughter that Molly and Jesse left behind.

Memento (2000) 83% 83% r 113m 113m Genre Mystery, Thriller Stars Guy Pearce. Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano Directed by Christopher Nolan Watch on Amazon Christopher Nolan made his name in Hollywood with Memento, a brilliantly twisted story that is told out of order. Confidential’s Guy Pearce stars as Leonard Shelby, a man who is out to avenge the murder of his wife. The problem is that Leonard can’t make any new long-term memories. Which is why his body is covered with tattoos designed to lead him to his wife’s killer. Every face Leonard sees is the face of a stranger, so each time he meets Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano). He’s unsure of who he can trust. And everyone who knows about Leonard’s condition takes advantage of it, including Leonard himself.

Totally Killer (2023) 60% 60% r 106m 106m Genre Horror, Comedy Stars Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Julie Bowen Directed by Nahnatchka Khan Watch on Amazon Amazon Studios’ Totally Killer seems to welcome comparisons to Back to the Future, and. It’s one of the more unique blends of sci-fi, comedy, and horror. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Kiernan Shipka stars as Jamie, a teenager who is very familiar with the story about how her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen). Survived the Sweet Sixteen Killer 35 years ago. It’s something that Jamie has heard about many times in her life. When the Sweet Sixteen Killer returns in the present, Jamie finds herself transported back in time to 1987. When her much younger mother (Olivia Holt) was apparently one of the mean girls in school. Yet if Jamie can’t protect Pam in the past then she may not have a future to go home to.

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