Prime Video has gradually but steadily become one of the streaming big boys. Its catalog is gigantic, but more importantly, it regularly churns out original movies that actually make you want to click play—from fancy dramas and documentaries to trendy comedies and Oscar contenders. If you’re sick of swiping and second-guessing, here’s a list of the 10 top Prime Video original movies to check out now, numbered down to number one.
10. The Handmaiden (2016)
Park Chan-wook’s hypnotic thriller is half-seductive, half-sinister. A pickpocket in 1930s Korea under Japanese occupation is hired to assist in a con of an heiress, before the plan turns into something much more involved. Each frame is beautifully composed, each betrayal more surprising than the previous one. And the romance between Kim Min-hee and Kim Tae-ri is unforgettable.
9. Suspiria (2018)
Luca Guadagnino makes the bones of the cult classic something stranger, darker, and more ambitious. Dakota Johnson plays a young dancer who falls in with a Berlin academy full of witches in its ranks. With Tilda Swinton playing several different roles and an ominous score, it’s a horror movie that lingered long after the credits rolled—far more interested in power and change than in scares.
8. Paterson (2016)
If streaming fatigue is a reality, Paterson is the cure. Jim Jarmusch’s quiet gem features Adam Driver as a poet-bus driver in New Jersey. His quiet existence, full of mini rituals and momentary flashes of genius, is shot with warmth and elegance. It’s slow, quiet, and oddly profound—a reminder that magic resides in the everyday.
7. Good Night Oppy (2022)
Yes, this is the film that reduces you to tears for a Mars rover. Narrated by Angela Bassett, it’s the story of Opportunity, the small rover that was built to last only 90 days but ended up roaming for over 15 years. Half science, half heart, it’s a love letter to human ingenuity and determination.
6. Judy Blume Forever (2023)
Generations of children came of age on Judy Blume, and this film speaks to why she exists—and does exist. Featuring the author herself, her readers, and interpreters, the film is humorous, wistful, and sincere. It’s a paean to her pioneering writing in young adult literature and the way she spoke for what children were actually thinking and feeling.
5. Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
This romantic comedy has turned into a new classic among today’s audiences. Adapted from Casey McQuiston’s number one bestseller, it is the tale of the love affair between the president’s son and a British prince. Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galatzine have positively charming, witty, and smoking hot chemistry, which makes this escapist fare unexpectedly poignant.
4. The Burial (2023)
Inspired by true events, The Burial gives us Jamie Foxx as a flamboyant lawyer going up against a powerful funeral home corporation. Tommy Lee Jones plays his client, a small business owner in over his head. What unfolds is a courtroom drama that mixes humor, sharp social commentary, and powerhouse performances. It’s entertaining and thought-provoking—a hidden gem.
3. American Fiction (2023)
Cord Jefferson’s first film pulls no punches. Jeffrey Wright plays Monk, an exasperated writer who pens a satirical novel ridiculing stereotypes in the world of publishing—then sees it rocket to the top of the bestseller lists. Featuring a top-notch supporting cast, the film is searing, side-splitting, and complex, igniting debates about race, representation, and who gets to write what.
2. Ricky Stanicky (2024)
Occasionally, you simply must laugh, and Ricky Stanicky fits the bill. John Cena, Zac Efron, and a crazy premise—three friends create an imaginary friend so they don’t have to do things, and when the whole scenario spirals out of control, they hire someone to play him. Peter Farrelly is at the helm, and it’s as silly as it should be and has more heart than expected, and throwback feels to early-2000s buddy comedies.
1. The Idea of You (2024)
Taking the top spot is The Idea of You, a romance that’s swoony and super realistic. Anne Hathaway stars as Solène, a single mother who falls in love hard with a much-younger pop star (Nicholas Galitzine). Their chemistry sizzles, but what makes the film truly special is the way it handles self-discovery, age, and openly pursuing happiness. Hathaway’s performance is a career standout, and the story will have you smiling, even swooning.
Prime Video originals demonstrate that streaming isn’t stacking up shows—it’s about presenting films that surprise, move, and delight in every category. From sweeping romance to groundbreaking fright-flicks, from inspiring docs to laugh-out-loud comedies, these 10 choices demonstrate the depth and range that make Prime Video stand apart.