Prime Video has something for everyone, but the options are overwhelming. Take a break from endless scrolling and check out the top-rated movies, according to IMDb.
From cult classics to international gems and beyond, these movies are worth a second look.
Pawankhind (2022)
The epic tale of Pawankhind (2022) in the world of the great Maratha King, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. During a siege by Siddi Jauhar of Bijapur, the king and 600 of his men devise a daring escape plan. An enemy army of 10,000 men is hot on their heels. It’s up to the king’s legendary warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande to hold them off. He takes 300 guards to grant the king safe passage. Brace yourself for this thrilling journey through history.
Suffer for Good (2019)
This inspiring documentary follows the story of Seb Zewdie, a once-talented Ethiopian boxer. After his dreams to fight in the Olympics are dashed, Zewdie continues his passion for the ring by coaching boxing and The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Will Zewdie leap back into the ring for the unclaimed glory of decades gone by? Or will this inspiring coach set his sights on the futures of his pupils?
Jai Bhim (2021)
Jai Bhim is the heartfelt tale of humble yet content laborers, Rajakannu (Manikandan K.) and his wife, Senggeni (Lijo Mol Jose). Their world is turned upside down when Rajakannu is wrongfully accused of theft. Fleeing home, a pregnant Sengeni is left behind with their child. With the help of a compassionate human rights lawyer, Chandru (Suriya), a Habeas corpus case is filed to reunite the family.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
A cult classic, Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins (Dark Waters) and Morgan Freeman (Invictus) as inmates Andy Dufresne and Ellis Boyd ‘Red’ Redding. After Andy is wrongfully accused of murdering his wife and her lover, he is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary. There, he meets Red, and the two navigate the harsh realities of life behind bars. The film explores the power of friendship, hope, and resilience set against the backdrop of an unjust system. It’s one of many successful films adapted from books.
Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center (1989)
Steven Banks, played by himself, comes home dreaming of life as a rock star. His mundane corporate job no longer satisfies him. A voicemail from his boss alerts him to a speech he forgot to write for an important meeting with the company’s board of directors. He has one hour to finish the speech and 100 distractions to keep him from getting the job done. Will he finish in time? This one-man musical comedy is a throwback to 80s films of old.
Sista (2022)
Sista is a compelling drama about a resilient single mother. Sista (Kehinde Bankole). Sista finds herself facing old fears as her ex reenters her life to recapture the attention of their children. After being long absent, he begins monopolizing their time and affection. Sista struggles to reclaim her family, reinforce waning bonds, and battle the emotional family dynamics threatening to disrupt her life.
King B’s Roost (2008)
Smooth-talking Chicago hitman Alex Sims (King B) finds himself in trouble. Sims, nicknamed “Candyman,” is targeted by his own organization. Now Sims must fight for his life and take a few in the crossfire. The film was written and directed by King B, and saw a sequel, King B’s Roost the Sequel released in 2010.
Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar (2014) is a sci-fi epic directed by Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) It delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the survival of humanity. Set in a dystopian future where Earth is dying, the film follows former NASA pilot Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey). Cooper is hired by a team of astronauts to embark on a perilous journey through a wormhole near Saturn. They hope to find a new habitable planet for humanity. As they navigate the challenges of deep space and the effects of time dilation, Cooper grapples with his decision to leave behind his family.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is a cherished American Christmas fantasy drama film. It tells the story of George Bailey (James Stewart), a man who has given up on his dreams to help others in the small town of Bedford Falls. On Christmas Eve, facing dire financial troubles and feeling the weight of his responsibilities, he contemplates ending his life. His guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers), arrives and shows George a vision of what the town and its residents would have been like if he had never been born.
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Saving Private Ryan (1998) is a war film directed by Steven Spielberg (E.T.), set against the backdrop of World War II. The movie opens with the harrowing depiction of the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach. After the brutal battle, Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) is given a mission to find and bring home Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon). With a squad of soldiers, Captain Miller embarks on a perilous journey through war-torn France to find Ryan. The film delves into the brutal realities of war, the bond between soldiers, and the moral complexities of their mission.
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