Best Amazon Prime Video Movies: 20 Great Movies to Stream Now

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Looking for the best Amazon Prime Video movies? In this list, we've captured the 20 best movies you can watch on Amazon Prime Video in the US, from Knives Out to The Avengers. Countless additional movies can be purchased or streamed through Amazon Prime Video channels as paid add-ons, but here we've focused on the best movies you can stream with just the basic subscription. Amazon Prime Video is one of the best benefits of Prime membership, with fast delivery, and the streaming service has gradually amassed a great set of original movies and shows over the years. Check out our pick of the best Amazon Prime shows to learn more about the TV available on the platform. After something to watch? Here are the 20 best Amazon Prime movies you can stream right now in the US. Today's best Amazon Prime deals

Knives out

(Image credit: Lionsgate) Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, looper) directs Knives Out, his take on an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery. After novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead, apparently of suicide, bloodhound extraordinaire Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, doing a hilarious southern drawl) is brought in to settle the matter. We meet Thrombey's family: a spoiled, manipulative bunch who have their own reasons to be suspicious, as well as Thrombey's nurse, Marta (Ana de Armas), who profits from all of her fortune. This mystery is revealed in a surprising and exciting way, and the overall cast (including Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michael Shannon) is phenomenal. The best murder mystery movie in years.

The vast night

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video) This low-budget sci-fi movie with Spielberg is an absolute delight. Set in a small town in New Mexico, The Vast of Night is made up of two young friends who broadcast a radio show together, detecting strange signals coming from the airwaves and seeking to get to the bottom of the mystery. This movie is the work of first-time director Andrew Patterson, and it pays to know nothing of what's going on.

The cabin in the woods

(Image credit: Lionsgate) This subversive modern horror film examines the tropes of the genre in a way that at first glance seems tongue-in-cheek, before taking a left turn and relaxing completely. The work of Buffy collaborators Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon, Cabin in the Woods is like Scream taken to the next level.

Zodiac

(Image credit: Paramount Pictures) Not as well known as Fight Club or Seven, Zodiac is nonetheless a contender for David Fincher's best picture. Journalist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal) is on the trail of the mysterious zodiac killer who plagued the San Francisco area in the late XNUMXs and early XNUMXs, and pays a heavy price for his obsession with capturing the assailant. intensifies. A terrifying and moody thriller, which still manages to deliver a satisfying conclusion, even if the actual case has never been solved.

The report

(Image credit: Amazon Studios) Adam Driver stars in this Amazon-produced film inspired by real-world events: in this case, the report detailing the torture of CIA detainees after 11/2014, which premiered in 2017, and the challenges facing those who tried to bring it back lit up. This is the kind of tense political drama you'll enjoy if you like movies like All the President's Men or The Post's XNUMX picture of Spielberg.

The great sick

(Image credit: Amazon Studios) This movie really isn't what you think it's based on the romcom image above. Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani), an Uber driver and aspiring comedian, begins a relationship with Emily (Zoe Kazan), which ends after Kumail shares doubts about her long-term status as a couple. Emily falls seriously ill and is left in a coma, and Kumail meets his parents (played by Holly Hunter and Ray Romano). The romcom portion of the film is relatively short; It is a drama that it is often difficult to keep an eye on the unusual beginning of a relationship.

Paterson

(Image credit: Amazon Studios) Jim Jarmusch has always been eclectic in his choice of movies. Whether it's musings on death (Dead Man), Eastern philosophy (Ghost Dog), or, um, vampirism (Only Lovers Left Alive), his take on storytelling across genres is always unique. In Paterson, he created a heartwarming film about a single day in the life of a poet. Someone's name is Paterson, and he also lives in Paterson, New Jersey. Adam Driver is a central character: his slow-burn gameplay is suited to a movie that's suitably loose on his storytelling.

The Gruffalo / The Gruffalo's Boy

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video) It's a simple double-movie bill, because the two movies are less than 30 minutes each. The Gruffalo is one of the most beloved characters in children's literature and this CGI retelling of the tale is simple but very effective. Although he doesn't have the best animation, he is charming and makes perfect fodder for his little ones.

Midsummer

(Image credit: A24 / Square Peg / B-Reel Films) A pair of students in a strained relationship (Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) take a trip to Sweden for a festival, only to find themselves caught up in the disturbing events of a pagan worship. Saying much more would spoil the very unpleasant surprises in this movie, but if you're a fan of The Wicker Man, it's worth a watch. There's a reason Ari Aster is considered one of the most exciting new voices in modern horror. Speaking of which...

Hereditary

(Image credit: A24) Ari Aster's first horror film is also available to stream on Amazon Prime. This movie about a family troubled by spirits isn't quite as scary as its reputation suggests, but Hereditary is certainly a gruesome, difficult watch full of shocking moments and a bizarre third-act twist. Its fantastic cast, led by Toni Colette as the mother, largely obscures the fact that you're watching a low-budget horror movie.

A peaceful place

(Image credit: Paramount Pictures) A ​​family is trying to survive in a world where creatures that hunt sounds to kill their prey have wiped out the majority of the human population. This simple premise is transformed into a tense and often terrifying film by first-time director John Krasinski, who also stars opposite Emily Blunt. A Quiet Place was a smash hit, and a sequel is in the works in 2020.

Under the silver lake

There's something compelling about this mystery drama with the contemporary feel from the director of horror sensation It Follows, even if there are a lot of problems: It's too long, it's too male-eyed, and it's too pretentious. But this story of a missing woman has a really interesting solution to the central mystery of it, and the dreamy, empty shape under Silver Lake portraying LA gives it a real sense of place. Reviews were mixed, but it's worth watching if you're a fan of neo-noir movies.

Until late at night

(Image credit: Amazon Studios) Mindy Kaling writes and stars in this film as a seasoned late-night host (Emma Thompson) who hires Molly Patel, an American Indian, to diversify her writers room, which is otherwise reserved for men, to cement The Show's ratings and credibility. With great quick gags and a solid cast (co-stars Hugh Dancy and Amy Ryan), Late Night is another Amazon Original Movie.

The Avengers

(Image credit: Disney/Marvel Studios) Disney Plus still doesn't completely dominate Marvel's movie catalog. You can also stream the original (and still the best) Avengers movie on Amazon Prime, and it's just as colorful and fun as you remember. Director Joss Whedon has brought Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye to the screen in a spectacular way that has enhanced storytelling in superhero movies, setting the course for Marvel for the next decade.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

(Image credit: Paramount Pictures) Aside from John Wick, there aren't many modern action movie series that have a good critical reputation. Mission: Impossible, still ongoing after more than two decades, is in good hands with director Christopher McQuarrie. The acclaimed 2018 entry includes a mustache-wearing Henry Cavill as Ethan Hunt's latest opponent, and a ridiculous helicopter scene that required Tom Cruise to learn how to fly one first.

Hell House LLC

(Image credit: Fbi Films) Well, it was unexpected. The name Hell House LLC doesn't exactly scream 'look,' but despite its Grindhouse title, it's a brilliant slice of horror. The plot is simple: a group of friends creating haunted house experiences for Halloween find a house to convert that appears to be full of real ghosts. The film is his spliced ​​footage, with police and other reporting. The found footage type is pretty much in the doldrums now, but Hell House manages to breathe new life into it, sparking real fears that even the most die-hard horror fans will watch behind them. Its final scenes don't quite match up to what came before (or make a lot of sense), but it's one of the best horror movies to come out in years.

Lucky logan

(Image credit: Bleeker Street/Fingerprints Publishing) This Steven Soderbergh heist comedy sees two brothers (played by Channing Tatum and Adam Driver) team up with a criminal (Daniel Craig) to rob a race track while the race takes place. It's a funny hug with great one-liners, and first alerted Hollywood to the comedic potential of Craig playing an American accent, which would then lead to a logical conclusion in Knives Out.

Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan

Widely regarded as the best Star Trek movie starring the original cast, The Wrath of Khan has the crew of the Enterprise confront the old enemy Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán), who seeks revenge on Kirk after the events. From the original series Nicholas Meyer's film rekindled interest in the series, paving the way for dominance of the franchise in the late 80s and '90s.

Wiener dog

(Image credit: Amazon Studios / Annapurna) Todd Solondz is a director who isn't afraid to tackle some of the most controversial, demeaning and embarrassing situations humans can find themselves in. He continues this theme with Wiener-Dog, a dysfunctional film divided into four parts, each telling the story of a dachshund owner. It'll certainly make you laugh, and some characters from Welcome To The Dollhouse are making a comeback, but it'll probably make you uncomfortable as well.

Give me danger

(Image credit: Amazon) Jim Jarmusch uses music wisely in his films, so it makes perfect sense that he would be the only one to direct a documentary about The Stooges and their enigmatic singer, Iggy Pop. The Stooges may not have caught up the heights of, say, the Rolling Stones, but they are an important piece of the rock puzzle. This document is good for finding out what made the group vibrate, with recent speakers with group members.

Captain America the First Avenger

(Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney) The First Avenger remains one of Marvel's best solo movies, in a Captain America trilogy that's far stronger than the Thor or Iron Man movies. Joe Johnson's World War II drama is reminiscent of his own cult hit The Rocketeer, while young Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), filthy but good-hearted, becomes a patriotic hero. The film's set length means it doesn't look like any of the MCU pictures that would follow, and actually has a well-managed romance, with a fantastic co-star in Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter.