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Best movies on Amazon Prime Video to watch now
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
Superhero adventure starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch. After Peter Parker's secret identity is revealed to the world, he and his friends find their lives turned upside-down. Peter decides that he can fix things by turning back time, and turns to Doctor Strange for help. But complications in Strange's spell lead to a rift in the space-time continuum, allowing uninvited guests into Peter's world.
Nickel Boys
Period drama starring Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson. In early-60s Florida, a misunderstanding lands young Elwood Curtis in a reform school run by cruel white administrators. Elwood makes a friend in fellow inmate Turner, and the two try their best to navigate the dangers of an institution from which boys mysteriously "disappear" with an unsettling frequency.
The Order
Crime drama starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. In the early 1980s, FBI agent Terry Husk arrives in the Pacific Northwest to pursue a faction of militant white supremacists. The investigation steers him to their leader, Bob Mathews, who has masterminded a series of bank robberies in order to finance large-scale terrorist atrocities.
Saltburn
Black comedy thriller starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. After shy Oxford University student Oliver crosses paths with rich classmate Felix, the two become unlikely friends and Felix invites Oliver back to Saltburn, his family's sprawling mansion, for the summer. But it soon transpires that this awkward outsider is not quite the harmless loner that he appeared to be.
Civil War
Action drama starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny. The USA is ravaged by civil war. Documenting the atrocities, a group of journalists - including veteran photographer Lee, reporter Joel and rookie Jessie - travel from New York to Washington DC to interview the President before he is overthrown in a coup led by armed militias.
My Old Ass
Romantic coming-of-age comedy drama starring Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza. Free-spirited, college-bound teenager Elliott celebrates her 18th birthday by taking magic mushrooms. But when she meets the 39-year-old "old ass" version of herself, who doles out advice about family, life and love, teenage Elliott starts to reconsider her present and what lies ahead.
Challengers
Relationship drama starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. Two tennis players, Art and Patrick, face off in a tournament final, watched by Art's wife and coach, Tashi. But simmering among the trio is a long and complex history, marked by ambition, rivalry and romance, all of which threatens to bubble over during this latest meet.
Dumb Money
Comedy drama based on a true story, starring Paul Dano. In July 2020, struggling financial analyst and YouTuber Keith Gill begins to buy stock in US retail firm GameStop and livestreams his progress. It's not long before he and his followers start a chain reaction that will have surprising and lasting implications for global financial services.
The Iron Claw
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Lily James star in this drama about the Von Erich family, a group of professional wrestlers in the 80s.
Sleeping Dogs
An ex-homicide detective with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder, only to uncover chilling secrets from his forgotten past. Thriller, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan and Marton Csokas
Land of Bad
When an elite Delta Force team is ambushed in enemy territory, a rookie officer refuses to abandon them. Their only hope lies with air force drone pilot as eyes in the sky during a brutal 48-hour battle for survival. Drama, starring Liam Hemsworth
The Zone of Interest
Wartime drama starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller. In 1943, Nazi officer Rudolf Höss receives a promotion and moves his wife and their five children into a beautiful house next to his new workplace: Auschwitz concentration camp. Over the following months, the family enjoys its idyllic lifestyle. Can anything mar their sunny days?
The Idea of You
Romantic comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Forty-year-old single mother Solène finds her life turned upside-down when she meets and falls for Hayes, the 24-year-old lead singer of a globally successful boy band. As their romance develops, Solène and Hayes must navigate the complications that come with a relationship being played out in the public eye.
The Long Good Friday
Crime drama starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren. East End gangster Harold Shand is trying to set up a massive property deal involving the impending redevelopment of the London Docklands area. When his plans are knocked off course by the violent intervention of an unknown rival, Harold seeks revenge.
Reality
Drama based on true events, starring Sydney Sweeney. In 2017, contracted American military translator Reality Winner is visited in her home by FBI agents. Over the following 80 minutes, the conversation grows increasingly grave as Reality is questioned about her professional history, her politics - and her possible whistle-blowing activities.
Frances Ha
Comedy starring Greta Gerwig. Frances is a free-spirited 20-something who makes the most of life in New York, pursuing her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Even though it may never happen, and despite being dumped by her boyfriend and her best friend, her optimism doesn't wane.
You Hurt My Feelings
A novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Comedy drama starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The Whale
Oscar winner Brendan Fraser stars as Charlie, a reclusive, obese English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Drama, starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins and Hong Chau
Air
In 1984, Nike's basketball talent scout Sonny Vaccaro believes the company should invest its entire annual 250,000 US dollar budget in one prospect: 21-year-old NBA rookie Michael Jordan. Vaccaro travels to North Carolina to speak directly to Michael's parents Deloris and James. Drama starring Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Ben Affleck
Catherine Called Birdy
Lady Catherine (known as Birdy), like all the great teen heroines, is spirited, clever and adventurous - and ready to put off any suitor that comes her way. With her family desperate to marry her off, Birdy's imagination, defiance, and modern independence put her on a collision course with her parents. Relationships are put to the test when the most vile suitor of all arrives to claim her hand.
Palm Springs
Two hapless singletons are stuck in a Groundhog Day-style time loop in director Max Barbakow's award-winning comedy. Nyles and his girlfriend Misty attend the Palm Springs wedding of Abe and Tala, where he delivers a rousing speech to spare the blushes of reluctant and inebriated maid of honour Sarah. Nyles's small act of heroism forges a bond with Sarah that sparks potential romance. Before the couple can act upon their impulses, they stumble into a mysterious light and are condemned to relive the day of the wedding. With each temporal reset, Nyles and Sarah subtly alter their behaviour to try to rewrite the future. Comedy Mystery, starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons and Peter Gallagher
I Care a Lot
Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) is founder and CEO of Grayson Guardianships, who repeatedly petitions judges to grant her custody of frail, vulnerable people to prevent them from becoming a burden in their twilight years. In truth, Marla is a sharp-suited con artist, who makes her money by selling off her victims' homes once they are heavily sedated at expensive living facilities and unable to defend themselves. Marla unknowingly goes from hunter to prey when she turns up at the front door of Jennifer Peterson (Dianne Wiest) brandishing a court order.
The Green Knight
Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Epic medieval fantasy starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton.
Everybody's Talking about Jamie
Musical based on a true story, starring Max Harwood. Sheffield teenager Jamie longs to go to his school prom in drag. While he faces opposition from his disapproving teacher and mocking schoolmates, Jamie is backed by his supportive mum Margaret, his best friend Pritti and his mentor Hugo, a veteran drag artiste.
