The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video to Stream Now

Mar. 15, 2025

Maisy Stella in ‘My Old Ass,’ 2024.Photo:Marni Grossman/Prime

Marni Grossman/Prime

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Nowadays, Netflix is far from the only option for on-demand entertainment. It may seem like there’s a new streaming service popping up every week, but a few remain at the top of the food chain —Amazon Prime Videobeing one of them.

The subscription-based platform offers a wide variety of movie titles, from original content to age-old classics, right at your fingertips. You can be utterly engrossed in dramas likeChallengers, get an adrenaline rush from a horror flick likeAbigailor enjoyOscarwinners likeOppenheimerandAmerican Fiction. Fresh releases likeUnstoppableandKiller Heatare available, too, so you can keep up on all the latest movie buzz.

Ahead, check out all the best movies now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

My Old Ass

Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza in ‘My Old Ass,’ 2024.MARNI GROSSMAN/amazon

MARNI GROSSMAN/amazon

Ever wished you could speak face-to-face with your future self?Megan Park’sMy Old Assexplores that fantasy as 18-year-old farm girl Elliott (Maisy Stella) discovers a direct line (spoiler alert: It’s mushrooms) to her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). With this new life hack, Elliott receives life-changing advice on love, family and the little things that matter the most.

WatchMy Old Asson Amazon Prime Video

Abigail

Alisha Weir in ‘Abigail,’ 2024.Bernard Walsh/Universal Pictures

Bernard Walsh/Universal Pictures

Don’t let her sweet face fool you, this ballerina has centuries of blood on her hands. When a ragtag crew of hapless criminals kidnaps Abigail (Alisha Weir) — the daughter of a feared crime lord — and takes her to a remote manor, they soon discover they’ve walked straight into her trap. Now, their only hope is to stick together before they become Abigail’s next meal.

WatchAbigailon Amazon Prime Video

The Bikeriders

Austin Butler in ‘The Bikeriders,’ 2024.Courtesy of Focus Features

Courtesy of Focus Features

What begins as a safe place for misfit riders has transformed into a violent gang known as the Vandals Motorcycle Club, pushing one member, Benny (Austin Butler), to a moral crossroads: his loyalty to the pack or the love of his life (Jodie Comer). Based on Danny Lyon’s photo book of the same name,The Bikeridersalso starsTom Hardy, Michael Shannon,Mike Faistand more.

WatchThe Bikeriderson Amazon Prime Video

The Fall Guy

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in ‘The Fall Guy,’ 2024.Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

A year after a life-threatening fall, stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) returns to work on the set of his ex-girlfriend’s (Emily Blunt) directorial debut. But when the actor he’s doubling for (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) mysteriously disappears, Colt’s quest to find him drags him into a dangerous criminal conspiracy.

WatchThe Fall Guyon Amazon Prime Video

Unstoppable

Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez in ‘Unstoppable,’ 2024.Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios

Based on the incredible underdog story,Unstoppablechronicles the life of wrestler Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who defied the odds of being born with one leg to win a national championship for Arizona State.Jennifer Lopezplays Anthony’s mom,calling the role “one of the great honors of my life.”

WatchUnstoppableon Amazon Prime Video on Jan. 16

Challengers

Josh O’Connor and Zendaya in ‘Challengers,’ 2024.Niko Tavernise/Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures

Niko Tavernise/Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures

WatchChallengerson Amazon Prime Video

Killer Heat

Shailene Woodley and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in ‘Killer Heat,’ 2024.Patrick Redmond/Prime

Patrick Redmond/Prime

WatchKiller Heaton Amazon Prime Video

Good Will Hunting

Matt Damon and Robin Williams in ‘Good Will Hunting,’ 1997.Miramax/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchGood Will Huntingon Amazon Prime Video

Snack Shack

Conor Sherry and Gabriel LaBelle in ‘Snack Shack,’ 2024.Republic Pictures

Republic Pictures

WatchSnack Shackon Amazon Prime Video

Lisa Frankenstein

Kathryn Newton in ‘Lisa Frankenstein,’ 2024.Michele K. Short/2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Michele K. Short/2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

WatchLisa Frankensteinon Amazon Prime Video

Drive-Away Dolls

Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ 2024.Courtesy of Working Title/Focus Features

Courtesy of Working Title/Focus Features

WatchDrive-Away Dollson Amazon Prime Video

Jackpot!

John Cena and Awkwafina in ‘Jackpot!,’ 2024.Daniel McFadden/AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Daniel McFadden/AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Paul Feig’s 2024 action comedy sees a future where lottery winners can only claim the jackpot on one condition: They must survive assassin attempts until sundown or forfeit their prize to their killer. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) accidentally lands the winning ticket, she seeks help from rookie lottery bodyguard Noel Cassidy (John Cena), who will earn a cut of her earnings if he can keep her safe until evening.

WatchJackpot!on Amazon Prime Video

I Am: Céline Dion

Céline Dion in ‘I Am: Céline Dion,’ 2024.Courtesy of Prime Video

Courtesy of Prime Video

WatchI Am: Céline Dionon Amazon Prime Video

Mean Girls

From left: Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice and Auli’i Cravalho in ‘Mean Girls,’ 2024.Jojo Whilden/Paramount

Jojo Whilden/Paramount

The Plastics still wear pink on Wednesdays asMean Girls(2024) preserves the timeless story ofTina Fey’s 2004 classic, but alsoupdates it for the social media agewhile including a bunch of songs from the Broadway musical adaptation. With Fey andTim Meadowsreprising their original roles, the musical film also boasts a “fetch” ensemble of Gen Z talent, includingAngourie Rice,Reneé Rapp,Auliʻi Cravalho,Christopher Brineyand more.

WatchMean Girlson Amazon Prime Video

The Holdovers

Dominic Sessa and Paul Giamatti in ‘The Holdovers,’ 2023.Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES

Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES

In 1970 New England, Dr. Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti) — astraitlaced, Scrooge-like classics instructor at Barton Academy— begrudgingly supervises five students stuck at school during the holiday break. However, a ski trip whisks away all but one: Angus Tully (Dominic Sessa). As the days pass on an empty campus, Paul, Angus and cafeteria manager Mary (Da’Vine Joy Randolph, inher Oscar-winning role) find an unexpected gift in each other’s company.

WatchThe Holdoverson Amazon Prime Video

Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer,’ 2023.Universal Pictures

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography titledAmerican Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,Christopher Nolan’sBest Picture winnertraces the life ofJ. Robert Oppenheimer(Oscar winner Cillian Murphy), the scientist who spearheaded the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. As thehighest-grossing biopicof all time,Oppenheimeralso features performances from Emily Blunt, Matt Damon,Robert Downey Jr.(whoalsowon an Oscar),Florence Pugh,Josh Hartnettand more.

WatchOppenheimeron Amazon Prime Video

The Idea of You

Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You,’ 2024.Courtesy of Prime

Courtesy of Prime

When 40-year-old single mom Solène (Anne Hathaway) accompanies her teen daughter (Ella Rubin) to Coachella, the last thing she expected was to collide with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the heartthrob frontman of the boy band August Moon. Based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel of the same name (whichhas no connection to Harry Styles, says Hathaway),The Idea of Youfollows the pair’s once-in-a-lifetime romance, forcing Solène to rethink if life in the limelight is for her.

WatchThe Idea of Youon Amazon Prime Video

American Fiction

Jeffrey Wright in ‘American Fiction,’ 2023.Claire Folger

Claire Folger

WatchAmerican Fictionon Amazon Prime Video

Road House

Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Road House,’ 2024.Prime Video/YouTube

Prime Video/YouTube

WatchRoad Houseon Amazon Prime Video

Música

Camila Mendes in ‘Música,’ 2024.Amazon MGM Studios

In his directorial and co-writing debut,Rudy Mancusostars as a semi-autobiographical version of himself, a young musician with synesthesia (a cross-sensory condition that “tortures him” with everyday sounds). As he maps out his future in the music industry, Rudy juggles a newfound romance with Isabella (Camila Mendes, Mancuso’s real-life girlfriend), his family and life’s complexities in Newark, N.J.

WatchMúsicaon Amazon Prime Video

Ricky Stanicky

From left: Jermaine Fowler, Zac Efron and Andrew Santino in ‘Ricky Stanicky,’ 2024.Ben King/Amazon Studios

Ben King/Amazon Studios

For more than two decades, three lifelong best friends — Dean (Zac Efron), Wes (Jermaine Fowler) and JT (Andrew Santino) — have relied on the same scapegoat:Ricky Stanicky, a fictional figure they’ve invented to excuse themselves from various situations or deflect blame for their antics. However, when their partners grow suspicious, they recruitan X-rated rock and roll impersonator(John Cena) to put a face to the name.

WatchRicky Stanickyon Amazon Prime Video

Saltburn

‘Saltburn,’ 2023.MGM

MGM

WatchSaltburnon Amazon Prime Video

Asteroid City

Steve Carell (left) in ‘Asteroid City,’ 2023.Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features

WatchAsteroid Cityon Amazon Prime Video

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant

Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant,’ 2023.MGM Studios

MGM Studios

WatchGuy Ritchie’s The Covenanton Amazon Prime Video

Totally Killer

Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt in ‘Totally Killer,’ 2023.Courtesy of Prime

If you had a blast with the loop-hopping horror in Blumhouse’sHappy Death Day(2017), get ready for another round of time-twisting terror. This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jaime (Kiernan Shipka), whose mom’s (Julie Bowen) besties fell victim to the Sweet Sixteen Killer on Halloween back in 1987. But when Jaime crosses paths with the same murderer, she finds herself zapped back to the ’80s and determined to stop the slaughterer before she’s forever trapped in the past.

WatchTotally Killeron Amazon Prime Video

The Burial

Dorian Missick, Jamie Foxx and Mamoudou Athie in ‘The Burial,’ 2023.Skip Bolen/Prime

Skip Bolen/Prime

WatchThe Burialon Amazon Prime Video

Sitting in Bars with Cake

Odessa A’zion and Yara Shahidi in ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake,’ 2023.Saeed Adyani/Prime Video

Saeed Adyani/Prime Video

WatchSitting in Bars with Cakeon Amazon Prime Video

Cassandro

‘Cassandro,’ 2023.Alejandro Lopez Pineda/Amazon Studios

Alejandro Lopez Pineda/Amazon Studios

WatchCassandroon Amazon Prime Video

Red, White & Royal Blue

‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ 2023.Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime

Whether it’s fists or sparks, Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the U.S. president’s son, and Prince Henry of Wales (Nicholas Galitzine) can’t even share the same airspace withoutsomethingflying. But when their feud-fueled cake showdown becomes tabloid gold, the rivals areforced into the ultimate PR cleanup— pretending to be best buds — which leads them to unearth the real reasons behind their tension.Based on Casey McQuinston’sNew York Timesbest seller, this queer enemies-to-lovers rom-com is fit for the juiciest royal drama. And the icing on the cake? We get to envision what it’s like to haveUma Thurmanas America’s first female president.

WatchRed, White & Royal Blueon Amazon Prime Video

Scott Garfield/Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett

Till

Jalyn Hall and Danielle Deadwyler in ‘Till,’ 2022.Lynsey Weatherspoon/Orion Pictures

Lynsey Weatherspoon/Orion Pictures

WatchTillon Amazon Prime Video

Air

Matthew Maher, Matt Damon and Jason Bateman in ‘Air,’ 2023.Ana Carballosa/Amazon

Ana Carballosa/Amazon

Don’t walk,runto watch this one.Ben Affleckreteamed withMatt Damon(Good Will Hunting,The Last Duel, etc.) for this biographical sports drama, but for the first time (in a Hollywood feature, anyway),he also directed his longtime collaborator.Chronicling the events leading up to the launch of Nike’s Air Jordans— the brand’s renowned basketball shoe line collaboration withMichael Jordan— this 2023 film features a star-studded ensemble, including Affleck, Damon,Jason Bateman,Viola Davis,Marlon Wayans,Chris Tuckerand Chris Messina.

WatchAiron Amazon Prime Video

Judy Blume Forever

Judy Blume in ‘Judy Blume Forever,’ 2023.Prime Video

WatchJudy Blume Foreveron Amazon Prime Video

The Big Sick

Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan in ‘The Big Sick,’ 2017.Sarah Shatz/Amazon Studios/Lionsgate

Sarah Shatz/Amazon Studios/Lionsgate

WatchThe Big Sickon Amazon Prime Video

Brittany Runs a Marathon

Jillian Bell in ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon,’ 2019.Sundance

WatchBrittany Runs a Marathonon Amazon Prime Video

Late Night

Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson in ‘Late Night,’ 2019.Emily Aragones/Amazon Studios/Courtesy Everett

Emily Aragones/Amazon Studios/Courtesy Everett

WatchLate Nighton Amazon Prime Video

Beautiful Boy

Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell in ‘Beautiful Boy,’ 2018.Francois Duhamel/Amazon Studios

WatchBeautiful Boyon Amazon Prime Video

Catherine Called Birdy

Joe Alwyn and Bella Ramsey in ‘Catherine Called Birdy,’ 2022.ALEX BAILEY/Amazon

WatchCatherine Called Birdyon Amazon Prime Video

Becoming the Ricardos

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in ‘Being the Ricardos,’ 2021.AMAZON

WatchBecoming the Ricardoson Amazon Prime Video

source: people.com