15 Highly-Rated Amazon Prime Movies to Pass Time With Today

You most likely know that feeling when you’re just scrolling through a video streaming service for hours, only to end up re-watching your favorite sitcom for the one-hundredth time. And you’re not alone. We know exactly how this feels, which is why we’ve gathered some of the greatest movies available on Amazon Prime to facilitate your viewing experience.

We at Bright Side have done all the hard work for you so that you can just sit back, relax, get a warm bowl of popcorn, and enjoy the show.

1. Raging Bull

Movie review:

“I’m 61, and this is my first time watching this film. I was mesmerized. The whole film is an unrelenting car crash of emotions. Such powerful performances, the sheer energy involved is breathtaking.
Definitely an all-time greatest film.” — Amazon Customer

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

2. Fargo

Movie review:

“This movie is such a ’MUST WATCH.’ It tells a tale of the greed of the wealthy vs the happiness of the simpletons. There is action and gore aplenty, but I was fascinated by the true bond of love between Norm and Margie. Their roles were written and played perfectly. The locals, made to look dim, did a brilliant job. This was a well-performed, intriguing, exciting, and worth-watching movie. Check it out.” — ColinW

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

3. The Sixth Sense

Movie review:

“This is such a good movie. Haley Joel Osment is nothing short of brilliant in his portrayal of Cole, and Toni Collette is fantastic as his mom. Such an unusual role for Bruce Willis. It’s a shame that he’s become synonymous with action films because this film shows he’s capable of so much gentler and more empathetic roles.” — Taureanlass

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

4. The Terminator

Movie review:

“This is one of my all-time favorite movies and still an absolute thrill to watch (if you can overlook the slightly dodgy puppetry in the eye-cutting scene and the myriad of ’80s hair). I’m giving this 5 stars because the Blu-ray transfer is fantastic, no upscaling here, and there are no annoying trailers or menus to wade through. There are some bonus features too; a making-of and deleted scenes if that’s your thing. I waited for 7 years for a Blu-ray version; my DVD copy became unplayable after the disc melted, and I had to throw it away. Worth the wait, though, it looks stunning in HD.” — Dan

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

5. Lincoln

Movie review:

“An intelligent, wordy, and surprisingly funny movie with great central performances. As usual, from Spielberg, this is an engrossing tale, well told with fabulous cinematography and sound. This isn’t a Saturday night movie. It’s a movie to be watched and listened to. The viewer may even learn something as well. The script does crackle with the benefit of hindsight at times, but first-class acting allows you to forgive it.” — Rosie

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

6. The Big Sick

Movie review:

“A warm, emotional and heartfelt comedy, really had no idea that this would end up being one of my favorite films of the year! The leads are fantastic, and the supporting cast only adds to the proceedings to make this one of the most enduring films I’ve seen. It definitely deserves the recognition it’s been receiving.” — Albert

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

7. O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Movie review:

“It’s hard to think of anything wrong with this comedy said to be based on The Odyssey — brilliant script, great cast, fantastic music, chock-full of quirkiness in an imagined (rather than realistic) Depression-era Deep South. For me, sometimes the Coen Brothers’ stuff has too casual an attitude to violence, but not here (well, there is a little violence and quite a lot of jeopardy, but I can live with that). Really, I concur with most other reviewers. An outstanding film.” — Livfoss

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

8. Office Space

Movie review:

“Brilliant movie. If you’re feeling down, watch this. From the minute it starts, you’ll cheer up, as there are plenty of laughs. Technology has certainly moved on since this movie was released, but you may recognize the way some offices operate and how changing your attitude toward work will get you a promotion without even trying...and just for being honest! A great movie — get the popcorn ready!!” — Taurus

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

9. We Need to Talk About Kevin

Movie review:

“Watched this movie 4 times now, and it never fails to impress. Top-notch acting from all, especially Kevin, whose menace is ever-present in every scene. A portrayal of a family pushed to extinction by their firstborn could not have been done better without Swinton, Reilly, Miller, and Duez, respectively. Lynne Ramsey created a modern-day psychological horror story that 10 years later is still passing muster.” — Debs Robson

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

10. Sound of Metal

Movie review:

“This film was in no way what I expected, but what a beautiful piece of art! Perhaps, inevitably, the music and sound effects play a vital role in this, and both are used phenomenally. The casting and acting are great, and the cinematography elevates a great story into an art form. Poignant and moving while avoiding sentimentalism. Stunning.” — Amazon Customer

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

11. Cast Away

Movie review:

“One of my top films of all time. A man is washed up on the beach of a deserted island and after much agony and countless lonely days, he befriends a ball whom he names Wilson. I know it sounds daft, but the film is very moving. I cry every time Wilson gets washed away. Tom Hanks actually manages to get thinner through the film, which makes it even more realistic. He is his usual brilliant self and gives 110% to this role. An enjoyable film, but be warned, you’ll need a packet of tissues!” — Nannykins

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

12. Shrek

Movie review:

“Still a great family film — good clean fun with lots of cheeky fairy-tale references to keep the adults paying attention. A classic.” — J

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

13. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Movie review:

“Beautifully filmed, gorgeously shot with 2 beautiful and sensitive central performances, and very moving. I cried a lot, especially at the end. It really is a gem. Such an unusual story, poignantly depicted in the film, bringing home the transience of life and death. Bravo to Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, just lovely. I’ve watched it 3 times now, and I adore it.” — Angela Dunning, Author of The Horse Leads the Way

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

14. The Usual Suspects

Movie review:

“I’ve watched this film before and have just enjoyed it again. It is an intriguing, gripping story with top-class acting. The characters are brilliant. This is a very, very good film, I particularly liked the roles played by Kevin Spacey and Pete Postlethwaite. They really don’t make films as good as this anymore.” — Luther Buckhurst

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

15. Con Air

Movie review:

“This is one of those films that I always love to watch over and over again, and it just gets better every time. With some good acting, a good storyline, and now with an all-clearer picture thanks to Blu-ray, you can’t go wrong. For anyone deciding whether to upgrade from DVD, I highly suggest it. You’ll be able to buy more classics like this for a steal of a price. I highly recommend this film to anyone.” — Ryan Stevens

Get this movie on Amazon Prime here.

Are any of these movies unfamiliar to you? Which ones are you most excited to watch?

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