15 Best Movies on Amazon Prime to Watch Right Now
There are plenty of 2023 Oscar nominations on this list!
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If you're wondering what to watch this weekend, look no further than Amazon! The streaming service has a little bit of everything, from your favorite '80s movies to Westerns to romance movies. Finding the best movies on Amazon Prime is a whole other story. So, we've created this guide to help you narrow the options to some really, really great films. The ones we've gathered here meet Ree Drummond's criteria for her own top movies of all time list: "The stories are compelling, the acting is top-notch, and the whole experience of watching the movie [is gripping]."
And just as Amazon has something for everyone, so too does this list. Ahead, you'll find classic movies you can watch over and over again, like Sense And Sensibility (which Ree has seen ten times). There are comedies, dramas, action movies, and everything in between. Plus, plenty of the most talked about 2023 Oscar movies are now available to rent before the big award show. Need to know how to watch Everything Everywhere All at Once? You can find the answer right here. Invite your friends over, put on the stovetop popcorn, and settle in for the night. Here's what to watch on Amazon right now.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once has raked in 11 Oscar nominations thanks to its incredible cast and writing. The sci-fi action multiverse adventure follows an exhausted Chinese immigrant who can't seem to finish her taxes. It will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about parent-child relationships.
Tár
If a movie has Cate Blanchett, it has to be good, right? The beloved Australian actress stars in this Oscar contender as an iconic fictional composer, Lydia Tár, who's the first female chief conductor of a major German orchestra. The movie looks at the changing nature of power and art in our modern world.
Elvis
This homage to the king of rock is a biopic for the ages. It follows Elvis' rise to fame and superstardom as told from the perspective of his controversial and complicated manager. Yet almost as influential in his life is the role of his one and only, Priscilla Presley.
The Banshees of Inisherin
What do we owe our friends? And what would you do to save a friendship? These are the questions asked in this dark tragicomedy about two lifelong friends, one of whom has abruptly ended their relationship. When the other sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means, there are shocking consequences for each.
Aftersun
Wondering how to watch Paul Mescal in Aftersun? The heartthrob's recent Oscar contender is now available to rent! In this moving drama, a woman reflects on a brief period 20 years in the past: the last vacation she had with her young, idealistic father.
To Leslie
A West Texas single mother struggling to provide for her family wins the lottery and, with it, a shot at changing her life. A few years down the line, though, she's essentially drunk the money away. Andrea Riseborough's performance as Leslie is so nuanced you won't want to peel your eyes away.
Top Gun: Maverick
Does this movie even need an introduction? If you missed Tom Cruise revive his iconic character in theaters, you can watch Top Gun: Maverick at home.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Based on a best-selling book by the same, Where the Crawdads Sing is a gorgeous ode to North Carolina. Kya raised herself to adulthood in the marshlands after being abandoned as a young girl. Her presence is like a ghost story to her surrounding community. When a man from town is found dead just as she begins to enter the world, Kya becomes the number one suspect.
Nope
Jordan Peele's box office hit is a captivating mix of sci-fi, thriller, and horror. Siblings OJ and Emerald try to keep their late father's ranch afloat by providing Hollywood with trained animals. The siblings soon discover something strange and sinister in the skies above their land. The owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the otherworldly phenomenon while the siblings try to figure out what is going on.
Triangle of Sadness
A male model and his girlfriend are caught in a hilariously bizarre situation when their cruise leaves them and their fellow super-rich passengers stranded on an island. As you might guess, social hierarchy is turned upside down in the most wickedly funny ways.
The Woman King
Starring the always fabulous Viola Davis, the story is based on the very real group of all-female warriors who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. The strong women in this story are so inspiring they'll make you want to go out and get fit after finishing the movie.
Once Upon a Time in the West
You simply have to watch Once Upon a Time in the West if you haven't yet. It's essential viewing for the Western genre, an epic starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale, and Charles Bronson.
Sense and Sensibility
We'll say it again: Ree has literally seen this movie ten times and "could watch it again." It's a witty movie adaption of the 1811 romance novel by Jane Austen about the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne. The all-star cast includes Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and (sigh) Hugh Grant.
Thelma & Louise
Ridley Scott's thriller is a classic for a reason! Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon star as friends who go on the road after killing an attacker. The movie has old cars, chase scenes, and a very good-looking young Brad Pitt.
True Grit
If you're in the mood for a more modern Western, look no further than the Coen Brother's incredible remake of True Grit. In 19th-century Arkansas, a stubborn 14-year-old cowgirl Maddie Ross hits the road to avenge her father's murder with the help of a tough-as-nails U.S. Marshal.
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
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