Jake Hodges is a senior author at Collider who focuses on the latest releases, from broadcast TV to upcoming movies, with expertise in Doctor Who.
How many hours have we all lost to the endless streaming scroll? Aiming for a little kickback, you end up perusing all the good movies on Prime Video, intent on finding just the right one, ultimately unsure what to choose in the face of overwhelming options. Fret not: The Collider staff did all that scrolling for you, scanning through the catalog in search of the best picks for an entertaining night in. We've put together a wide-ranging list of the best movies on Prime Video right now.
Release Date June 25, 2024 Director Irene Taylor Cast Celine Dion Runtime 102 Minutes A 2024 documentary film directed by Irene Taylor, I Am: Celine Dion explores the life and career of iconic Canadian singer Celine Dion. Besides Dion's personal life and her many accomplishments, the film also talks about her battles with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition. A soundtrack for the film was also released, which includes 13 essential hits and seven original score tracks.
Frida premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim and won the US Documentary Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award. An ambitious attempt at telling Kahlo’s story in her own words, the film also uses animation to bring some of her most iconic works to life. Frida premiered on Prime Video on March 14, 2024.
Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh , Belfast is a coming-of-age story about a boy’s childhood experiences in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The film takes place in 1969 at the beginning of The Troubles, which was an ethnonationalism conflict fueled by religious discrimination between Protestants and Catholics. While the film’s focus is mainly on nine-year-old Buddy , it also includes his family life with Me , Pa , and his older brother, Will .
Known for her clever storytelling and catchy visuals, Fennell pours her feverish style all over Saltburn. Like Promising Young Woman, Saltburn weaves a thrilling tale exploring the intersection of sex, violence, and class while slathering on a colorful veneer of secrets. Peppered with stellar acting, the talent within the ensemble cast is undeniable, yet it’s Fennell’s ability to maneuver through harshness and humor that sets Saltburn apart.
Release Date November 7, 2014 Director Christopher Nolan Cast Matthew McConaughey , Anne Hathaway , Jessica Chastain , Michael Caine , Bill Irwin , Casey Affleck Runtime 169 minutes Read Our ReviewThis critically acclaimed mind-bender from Christopher Nolan stars Matthew McConaughey as farmer and ex-NASA pilot Cooper, a man charged with entering a wormhole in an attempt to secure a future for humankind.
Release Date May 27, 2022 Director Joseph Kosinski Cast Jennifer Connelly , Tom Cruise , Monica Barbaro , Jon Hamm , Ed Harris , Val Kilmer Runtime 146 Read Our ReviewSet 36 years after the release of the original, Top Gun: Maverick catches up with the titular high-flyer after he rejoins the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program. No longer the budding young talent he once was, Maverick is charged with training up the heroes of tomorrow to face the toughest of missions.
A story with the true spirit of Christmas at its heart, It’s A Wonderful Life is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, managing to blend tear-jerking drama with genuinely hope-filled fantasy. Considered legendary for a reason, James Stewart’s performance as George is quite possibly the iconic actor’s best, with the rest of the ensemble also in top form.
As an adaptation of a beloved musical, the movie is not simply a loving ode to the stage show but a fantastic feature film in its own right. Dazzling thanks to eye-catching musical numbers and heartbreaking thanks to its gutwrenching plot, the movie offers a deep dive into the plight young LGBTQIA+ people face, as well as a look at the failing class system of modern Britain.
Packed full of Kumain Nanjiani’s successful brand of comedy, with the man himself writing on the project, The Big Sick is a laugh-a-minute romp with a touching central message surrounding the search for both love and self-confidence. Full of chucklesome twists, the narrative spirals into hilarious territory, made even funnier by the fact that the story itself is true and based upon Nanjiani’s own relationship with co-writer Emily V. Gordon.
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