3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)
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If you’re someone who loves summer, one of the worst things about it is the way it can sometimes slip away. That’s why it’s important to have a plan for how you’ll use the longest days of the year. That doesn’t mean that you need to spend every moment outside, though.
If you’re looking for a break and want to have a movie ready to go, we’ve got you covered with some of the best of what Amazon Prime Video has to offer. These are three movies you should definitely check out this weekend on the service.
Cube (1997)
A smart, sharp sci-fi thriller that makes incredible use of a relatively small budget, Cube tells the story of a group of strangers who wake up to find themselves trapped inside a series of interconnected cubes, some of which are laced with traps. Thanks to some remarkable set design, limited but effective use of CGI, and a smart script, Cube manages to keep you on the edge of your seat for basically its entire running time.
The movie’s not perfect. The performances vary in quality, and you may or may not be satisfied by the movie’s final moments. Ultimately, though, this is a smart, gripping thriller that feels like the kind of movie we should get more of.
You can watch Cube on Amazon Prime Video.
American Fiction (2023)
AMERICAN FICTION | Official Trailer
A contemplative, funny movie about the publishing industry, race, and Black families, American Fiction was one of the most acclaimed movies of 2023. The movie stars Batman 2 actor Jeffrey Wright as Monk, a frustrated author who feels that he is too often seen only as a Black author.
When he faces a personal tragedy, he reevaluates his life and what he’s prioritized. He decides to publish what he feels is a parody of much of the fiction that stereotypically Black authors have such great success with. The movie balances many divergent plot points, but winds up feeling quite hopeful and earnest, and it certainly helps that you’ll laugh a lot along the way.
You can watch American Fiction on Amazon Prime Video.
American Movie (1999)
American Movie Official Trailer – HD
One of the great documentaries ever made, American Movie follows Mark Borchardt, an aspiring filmmaker living in rural Wisconsin who is constantly recruiting his friends and family members to make films with him. While you may feel the impulse to laugh at Mark and his close friend, Mike Schanck, American Movie never treats its subjects as a joke.
Instead, it’s an earnest story about a regular guy who feels like his life is slipping away from him, and wants to find a way to achieve his dream before it’s too late. The good news? American Movie at least helped him get partway toward that goal.
You can watch American Movie on Amazon Prime Video.
Joe Allen is a freelance writer based in upstate New York focused on movies and TV.
The best thrillers on Amazon Prime Video right now
The thriller genre is consistently entertaining, and Amazon Prime Video has some of the most compelling movies in this department. Prime Video’s library is sure to cater to fans of the genre, boasting all-time classics and contemporary hits alike. The addition of last month’s Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer will likely keep the spotlight, but July includes highly acclaimed older titles like No Country for Old Men and Taxi Driver.
Audiences can be overwhelmed by choice, so this monthly-updated guide focuses on the best thriller movies on Prime Video.
Amazon Prime may have a robust catalog, but it doesn’t have everything. Luckily, we’ve also curated roundups of the best thrillers on Netflix and the best thrillers on Hulu.
3 dramas on Prime Video you need to watch in July 2024
Among the major streaming services, Amazon Prime Video should never be overlooked. That’s because Prime Video boasts one of the largest and most diverse lineup of movies that you can stream. In fact, the new movies on Prime Video in July are so impressive that we can pick three Oscar-winners for Best Picture from the latest arrivals and truthfully say that these are the three dramas on Prime Video that you need to watch in July.
Our first choice is 1990’s winner for Best Picture, but it’s only going to be around through the end of July… so you really do need to watch it this month! The other two films will be sticking around at least into next month, but it’s never too early to watch a great movie from the comfort of your own home.
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week
One of the joys of streaming is that you have access to a huge selection of movies whenever you might want to watch them. Even if you only subscribe to Amazon Prime Video, you’re probably aware that you have access to hundreds of titles, many of them well worth your time.
While that’s an enormous benefit, it also comes with a cost: deciding what to prioritize. Choosing which titles to watch can be a challenge, but one way to prioritize is to see which movies are set to leave soon. It’s for that reason that you should definitely make time for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again before it leaves the streaming service at the end of the month. This sequel to Mamma Mia! may sound silly, but trust us, it’s well worth your time. Here are three reasons you should check it out:
It has a surprising, and somewhat moving, twist on the plot
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – Final Trailer
