Prime Video can feel overwhelming at first glance. Yes, the splashy originals and big-name movies are easy to spot, but the real joy comes from wandering off the beaten path and discovering the gems hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re in the mood for daring sci-fi, offbeat comedy, or bold, boundary-pushing drama, these underappreciated picks are well worth your time. Here are 10 underrated movies and shows on Prime Video, counting down to the one you really shouldn’t miss.
10. The Handmaiden (2016)
Park Chan-wook’s sumptuous psychological thriller is equal parts elegant and shocking. Set in 1930s Korea, it centers on a cunning con, a secluded Japanese heiress, and a plot layered with secrets and reversals. Acclaimed by critics yet still overlooked by many viewers, it’s a hypnotic blend of desire, manipulation, and jaw-dropping twists.
9. Dead Ringers (2023)
Rachel Weisz gives a fearless, dual performance as identical twin gynecologists in this eerie, gender-swapped reimagining of David Cronenberg’s cult film. The series updates the original’s unsettling core while pushing it into sharper, more contemporary territory, grappling with fertility, bodily autonomy, and the cold grip of profit on modern medicine. Recasting the twins as women isn’t just a twist for novelty’s sake; it fundamentally deepens the story, turning it into a smart, unsettling exploration of how power and capitalism shape the lives of people with uteruses.
8. Harlem (2021–2026)
This lively, fashion-forward comedy follows four Black women balancing love, ambition, and long-standing friendships in New York City. Created by Tracy Oliver, Harlem shines by foregrounding queer voices and nuanced Black experiences without losing its sense of fun. A scene-stealing Whoopi Goldberg popping up now and then doesn’t hurt either.
7. Beast (2017)
Jessie Buckley is mesmerizing in this unsettling British thriller. She plays Moll, a restless young woman whose attraction to a brooding stranger may lead her straight into danger. Dark, intimate, and psychologically rich, Beast is less about whodunit and more about why we’re drawn to the wrong people.
6. My Old Ass (2024)
This funny and surprisingly tender coming-of-age film adds a trippy twist to self-discovery. After a psychedelic experience, college-bound Elliott (Maisy Stella) begins receiving blunt, heartfelt advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza. It’s witty, warm, and quietly devastating in the best way.
5. Tales From the Loop (2020)
Based on the dreamy, retro-futuristic art of Simon Stålenhag, this sci-fi anthology trades explosions for introspection. Set in a small town touched by strange technology, each episode explores time, memory, and human connection with a soft, contemplative touch. Perfect for viewers who like their science fiction slow and thoughtful.
4. Undone (2019–2022)
This visually striking series blends animation and live action through rotoscoping, creating a look that feels fluid and otherworldly. Rosa Salazar stars as a woman who may or may not have gained the power to bend time after a traumatic accident. From the minds behind BoJack Horseman, it’s emotionally raw, inventive, and deeply human.
3. I’m a Virgo (2023–Present)
Boots Riley goes full surrealist in this audacious series about a 13-foot-tall Black teenager trying to live a normal life in Oakland. Led by Jharrel Jerome, the show is funny, furious, and fearless, using absurdity to take on capitalism, power, and identity in ways that feel totally unlike anything else on TV.
2. High School (2022)
Inspired by Tegan and Sara’s memoir, this ’90s-set drama captures the awkward intensity of adolescence with real tenderness. Real-life twins Railey and Seazynn Gilliland star as the sisters, grounding the story in authenticity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, the show offers a deeply personal take on growing up queer.
1. Sinners (2025)
Ryan Coogler’s genre-smashing horror film is already shaping up to be a cult phenomenon. Michael B. Jordan plays twin gangsters who open a blues club in 1930s Mississippi, only to encounter something far more sinister: Irish step-dancing vampires. Bloody, bold, and bursting with ideas about Black ownership and American history, it’s as wild as it sounds and somehow even better.
If you’re tired of scrolling past the same familiar titles, these picks are your excuse to dig a little deeper. Happy watching, and here’s hoping your Prime Video queue stays stacked.