The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2025)

Amazon Prime is a treasure trove of movies, and with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to watch. To help you navigate the vast collection, here is a curated list of the 21 best movies currently available on Amazon Prime as of August 2025.

1. Parasite (2019) – A South Korean dark comedy thriller that swept the Oscars with its brilliant storytelling and social commentary.

2. The Farewell (2019) – A heartwarming dramedy about a Chinese-American family dealing with a terminal diagnosis.

3. The Big Sick (2017) – Based on a true story, this romantic comedy follows a Pakistani comic who falls in love with a white woman.

4. Manchester by the Sea (2016) – A powerful drama about grief and redemption, starring Casey Affleck in an Oscar-winning role.

5. Moonlight (2016) – A coming-of-age story about a young black man grappling with his identity and sexuality, which won the Best Picture Oscar.

6. Her (2013) – A sci-fi romance film about a man who falls in love with an artificial intelligence, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson.

7. The Handmaiden (2016) – A South Korean erotic thriller that is visually stunning and emotionally complex.

8. Lady Bird (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut about a high school senior navigating love, friendship, and family.

9. La La Land (2016) – A modern musical that pays homage to the classics, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

10. Arrival (2016) – A mind-bending sci-fi film about communication and time, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.

11. Get Out (2017) – Jordan Peele’s horror masterpiece that tackles racism in America in a unique and terrifying way.

12. The Florida Project (2017) – A heart-wrenching drama about a young girl living in a budget motel near Disney World.

13. The Shape of Water (2017) – Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy romance about a woman who falls in love with a mysterious sea creature.

14. Phantom Thread (2017) – A period drama about a renowned dressmaker and his tumultuous relationship with his muse.

15. A Quiet Place (2018) – A gripping horror film about a family trying to survive in a world overrun by monsters that hunt by sound.

16. Roma (2018) – Alfonso Cuarón’s black-and-white masterpiece that follows the life of a domestic worker in Mexico City in the 1970s.

17. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – A visually stunning sci-fi noir sequel to the classic Blade Runner, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

18. Eighth Grade (2018) – A coming-of-age comedy-drama about a socially awkward girl navigating the treacherous waters of middle school.

19. Annihilation (2018) – A mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a team of women exploring a mysterious and dangerous phenomenon.

20. Paddington 2 (2017) – An adorable and charming family film about everyone’s favorite bear getting into all sorts of mischief.

21. Shoplifters (2018) – A Japanese drama about a makeshift family of petty thieves who take in a neglected child.