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The best Amazon Original movies right now

Whether you’re looking for an action blockbuster, an engaging documentary, a side-splitting comedy, or even an original musical, Amazon Prime Video has you covered. Over the past few years, Amazon has invested heavily in original movies and acquisitions of films from other studios to stream exclusively on Prime Video. Today, the collection may not be as formidable as some competitors, but it’s certainly no slouch.

To help you find something to watch, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon original movies that you can stream right now.

Not what you’re looking for? We also have helpful guides to the Best Amazon original series and the best Netflix original movies.

Thirteen Lives (2022) new
Thirteen Lives
pg-13 147m
Genre Drama, Thriller
Stars Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton
Directed by Ron Howard
In the summer of 2018, a Thai soccer team became trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm. The shocking, potential tragedy roused an enormous global effort to rescue the twelve trapped boys and their coach despite seemingly impossible odds. The world’s greatest divers joined with Thai forces and more than 10,000 volunteers to stage an extremely dangerous rescue attempt with the entire world watching. Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton star as Richard Stanton, John Volanthen, and Dr. Richard Harris in this Ron Howard-directed dramatic adaptation.
Anything's Possible (2022) new
Anything's Possible
62 %
pg-13 96m
Genre Romance, Comedy, Drama
Stars Eva Reign, Abubakr Ali, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Directed by Billy Porter

Amazon breaks the rom-com mold with this Gen Z romance that focuses on a trans high school girl navigating the troubles of dating while trans. Kelsa (Eva Reign) knows who she is, but she can’t control the stigma that her classmates fear they may endure from asking her out. Khal (Abubakr Ali), however, develops feelings for Kelsa that he can’t shake. So, despite knowing the drama that might ensue, Khal summons up the courage to ask Kelsa out and see where those feelings lead.

Billy Porter directs this off-the-cuff coming-of-age rom-com (enough hyphens for you?) that stars Eva Reign as Kelsa, a trans high school girl who is supremely confident in her skin yet can’t seem to find romance. That’s in part due to the stigma feared by her classmates should someone ask her out. But when Khal (Abubakr Ali) gets a crush on Kelsa, he summons the courage to ask her out, despite what his peers might say.

Emergency (2022)
Emergency
75 %
6.0/10
pg-13 105m
Genre Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Stars Donald Watkins, RJ Cyler, Sebastian Chacon
Directed by Carey Williams
Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) and Sean (RJ Cyler) are getting ready to head out for an epic night of partying on spring break. Determined to take a “legendary tour” of parties, Sean has the whole night planned out while Kunle is a bit distracted by finishing an experiment in his lab. When they come back from a bit of partying, they find a drunk, semi-conscious woman has stumbled into their apartment and isn’t exactly looking good. While Kunle wants to call the cops, Sean insists that two drunk Black men and their Latino roommate finding a nearly passed out white female might lead to more problems with the cops than solutions.
Lucy and Desi (2022)
Lucy and Desi
73 %
7.8/10
pg-13 102m
Genre Documentary
Stars Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett
Directed by Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler directs this poignant documentary about one of Hollywood’s most prolific and beloved power couples of all time. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were an unlikely couple, from completely opposite backgrounds, who risked everything to be together. The real-life couple wasn’t perfect behind the scenes, but their love story played out for the world on I Love Lucy, redefining the sitcom medium.
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Being the Ricardos
60 %
6.5/10
132m
Genre Drama, History
Stars Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Amazon doubled down on the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz story with this dramatization of the classic Hollywood couple’s romance. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as the couple enduring shocking personal accusations, a political smear campaign, and cultural taboos in the background of the production of the groundbreaking sitcom, I Love Lucy.
I Want You Back (2022)
I Want You Back
62 %
6.6/10
r 117m
Genre Comedy, Romance
Stars Jenny Slate, Charlie Day, Scott Eastwood
Directed by Jason Orley
When Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) meet one day, they soon discover that they were both dumped by their respective partners on the same weekend. Both are eager for vengeance and more than happy to encourage one another’s worst impulses when it comes to sabotaging their respective lovers’ new romances. Terrified that they may be alone for the rest of their lives, they’ll turn themselves into complete idiots in desperate attempts to win back their exes.
Master (2022)
Master
65 %
4.9/10
r 98m
Genre Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Stars Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Amber Gray
Directed by Mariama Diallo
Master is a slow burn that takes place at an elite New England university built on the site of a Salem-era gallows hill. There, two Black women navigate the politics and privilege that permeates the institution. But when they begin to encounter terrifying manifestations of the school’s haunted past, they soon find that the past may still be present.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
61 %
6.8/10
pg-13 111m
Genre Drama, History
Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Richard Ayoade
Directed by Will Sharpe
One of the wackier historical dramas you’ll ever see, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular British artist whose psychedelic anthropomorphic portraits of cats created a cultural sensation. The film moves through the late 19th century and into the 20th century, following Wain as he seeks to unlock the “electrical” mysteries of the world that inspire his art. Along the way, he discovers a more profound understanding of himself, the world, and the love he shares with his wife.
Val (2021)
Val
73 %
7.7/10
r 109m
Genre Documentary
Stars Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Mercedes Kilmer
Directed by Leo Scott, Ting Poo
He’s been Batman. He’s been the ghost of Elvis. He’s been the voice of K.I.T.T. and the polarizing frontman for The Doors. Since before he became a star, Val Kilmer has been constantly recording his life, from revealing moments on Hollywood productions to more private corners of his life. That obsession is a gift to us, in the form of the 2021 documentary Val. The picture we get is of a complicated man often at odds with himself struggling with his mortality and his legacy. Val is a surprisingly open and honest portrait of the actor that you don’t want to miss.
Annette (2021)
Annette
67 %
6.4/10
r 140m
Genre Drama, Romance, Musical
Stars Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg
Directed by Leos Carax
What was absolutely everyone thinking while watching Adam Driver rage as Kylo Ren in some of the most recent Star Wars films? “I wonder if that guy could sing in a rock opera?” Well, now you can find out. In Amazon’s new musical Annette, Driver puts down his lightsaber to become stand-up comic Henry, who gets engaged to the world-renowned soprano Ann Desfranoux (Marion Cotillard). Things get strange after the birth of their titular daughter, represented by a marionette puppet. While Henry’s envy builds for Ann’s thriving career as he’s forced to stay home with Annette, Ann has frightening visions of what she believes may be Henry’s checkered past.
The Tomorrow War (2021)
The Tomorrow War
45 %
6.6/10
pg-13 138m
Genre Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Stars Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons
Directed by Chris McKay
Amazon takes the plunge into the sci-fi epic in The Tomorrow War, a massive movie in which time travelers from the year 2051 arrive on Earth in a last-ditch effort to ward off an alien invasion. In 2051, the planet is losing an intergalactic battle. Their only hope is to return to 2021 to transport soldiers and civilians alike to the future to join the fight and attempt to win a war of attrition. High school teacher Dan Forester (Chris Pratt) answers the call, teaming up with a scientist and his estranged father to attempt to save humanity’s future.
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021)
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
41 %
5.8/10
r 109m
Genre Action, Thriller, War
Stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith
Directed by Stefano Sollima
The general consensus among critics is that Michael B. Jordan is terrific in Without Remorse, but the rest of the movie has a lot of the same dramatic beats that everyone has seen before. So what? It’s a free-action flick on Prime Video and a Tom Clancy story that hasn’t previously been adapted. It’s also a fun way to spend the better part of two hours. Jordan plays John Kelly, an elite Navy SEAL who narrowly survives an attempt on his life after returning home from a mission. But his wife, Pam Kelly (Lauren London), is not as fortunate. To avenge Pam and their unborn child, John goes on a mission of revenge that could spark a new Cold War between the United States and Russia.
Radioactive (2020)
Radioactive
56 %
pg-13 111m
Genre Drama, Romance, History
Stars Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley, Aneurin Barnard, Anya Taylor-Joy
Directed by Marjane Satrapi
Radioactive tells the life story of Marie Curie (Rosamund Pike), a brilliant scientist in the early 20th century who discovered radiation, polonium, and radium. Amazingly, Marie wasn’t the only genius in the family. Marie’s husband, Pierre Curie (Sam Riley), was a formidable scientist and partner in his own right. Even Marie and Pierre’s daughter, Irene Curie (Anya Taylor-Joy), went on to make a name for herself in science. The film chronicles Marie’s struggle with sexism and xenophobia, both of which threaten to overshadow her achievements. And when World War I unfolds across Europe, Marie and Irene revolutionize wartime medical treatment with their X-Ray machine.
Black Box (2020)
Black Box
7.4/10
100m
Genre Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Stars Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashād, Amanda Christine
Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Black Box is the second film in the partnership between Prime Video and Blumhouse. Mamoudou Athie stars as Nolan Wright, a man who survives a horrific car accident that claimed the life of his wife. Unfortunately, Nolan is also stricken by amnesia that makes it hard to maintain his life or care for his daughter, Ava (Amanda Christine). Only Dr. Lilian Brooks (Phylicia Rashad) offers Nolan hope to reclaim the memories that he once had. However, Dr. Brooks’ treatment hides a dark secret that haunts Nolan. Once the truth comes out, Nolan will have to fight to hang on to everything that he holds dear.
The Boy from Medellín (2020)
The Boy from Medellín
69 %
6.0/10
r 95m
Genre Documentary, Music
Stars J Balvin
Directed by Matthew Heineman
The Boy from Medellín’s intimate portrait of reggaeton superstar J. Balvin could have been just another concert film. However, filmmaker Matthew Heineman captured Balvin at a critical period in his life, when his native Colombia was overrun by student protests a week ahead of his big concert. Balvin feels the pressure to speak out, even though he admits that he doesn’t know what to say. He even acknowledges that there is no response that can make everyone happy. Balvin also openly addresses his own struggle to maintain his mental health in the glare of an international spotlight. The price of fame is high, and not even J. Balvin can be all things to all people.
Coming 2 America (2021)
Coming 2 America
52 %
5.3/10
pg-13 110m
Genre Comedy
Stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Morgan Freeman
Directed by Craig Brewer
Coming 2 America is not particularly good, but it still makes this list because the original is such a classic. Amazon revived Prince (now King) Akeem of the lush African nation of Zamunda nearly 25 years later and brought him on a whole new adventure. Once again with his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall), Akeem embarks on a brand new adventure to the heart of American civilization: Queens, New York.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
61 %
6.8/10
pg-13 99m
Genre Drama, Romance
Stars Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
Directed by Ian Samuels
Mark (Kyle Allen) is stuck in his very own time loop, contentedly living the same day over and over again. But when he meets Margaret, he discovers his time loop isn’t just his. She’s living the same day over and over again, too. No longer alone, the two form a magnetic partnership as they set out to make the single most perfect day. Eventually, the question becomes not how to break the never-ending day, but whether they even want to.
Small Axe (2020)
Small Axe
7.9/10
tv-ma 1 Season
Genre Drama
Cast Letitia Wright, John Boyega, Shaun Parkes
Created by Steve McQueen
This is the most unusual entry on this list because Small Axe isn’t just one film, it’s five. The anthology series hails from Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen and tells the stories of London’s West Indian community throughout the 1960s and 1980s. It has a similar feel to playwright August Wilson’s Century Cycle, albeit with a focus on a different community in a different country.
One Night in Miami... (2020)
One Night in Miami...
83 %
7.1/10
pg-13 114m
Genre Drama
Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge
Directed by Regina King
One Night in Miami is a fictionalized account of one incredible night in 1964 when four civil rights icons all meet in Miami. Sports, music, and activism collide on the night of one of the biggest boxing upsets in history after Cassius Clay (Eli Goree) defeats heavyweight Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall. Clay — soon to be known as Muhammad Ali — is memorialized after the event by Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.), and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge).
Sylvie's Love (2020)
Sylvie's Love
74 %
6.8/10
pg-13 114m
Genre Drama, Romance
Stars Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Aja Naomi King
Directed by Eugene Ashe
A classic love story for a modern age, Sylvie’s Love is undeniably familiar, but that familiarity works in its favor. In the summer of 1957 in New York, Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) — who dreams of a career in television — meets Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha), a saxophonist who hangs out in her father’s record store. When Robert takes a part-time job at the store, the two strike up a friendship that sparks a deep passion. But when the summer winds down, life takes them in different directions. Years later, Sylvie is thriving as a TV producer as Robert copes with the world of jazz fading into obscurity for the bopping beats of Motown. In a chance meeting, they find that despite the drastic changes in each of their lives, their feelings for one another remain the same.
Sound of Metal (2020)
Sound of Metal
82 %
7.8/10
r 121m
Genre Drama, Music
Stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci
Directed by Darius Marder
You may come across this film and start thinking Whiplash, but that would be a mistake. The critically acclaimed Sound of Metal is less about music and the sacrificial pursuit of art than it is about deafness and the sudden demolition of one’s identity. Riz Ahmed stars as Ruben, a heavy metal drummer who suddenly and unexpectedly loses his hearing, forcing him to completely re-evaluate his life.
Selah and the Spades (2019)
Selah and the Spades
4.9/10
r 97m
Genre Drama
Stars Lovie Simone, Celeste O'Connor, Jharrel Jerome
Directed by Tayarisha Poe
An East Coast boarding school drama with a perspective twist, Selah and the Spades is a largely familiar story, but told with a wholly unique voice. Five factions run the underground life of their prestigious Pennsylvania school, each vying for popularity, power, and influence. Selah (Lovie Simone), the head of The Spades is a somewhat Machiavellian character, walking a fine line between being feared and being loved in a world that she’s only beginning to understand.
Blow the Man Down (2019)
Blow the Man Down
72 %
6.4/10
r 90m
Genre Drama, Mystery, Comedy
Stars Morgan Saylor, Sophie Lowe, Margo Martindale
Directed by Danielle Krudy, Bridget Savage Cole
Blow the Man Down is something of a reimagining of the Coen Brothers’ classic, Fargo. Based in rural Maine, the story follows ordinary sisters who get in over their heads when trying to cover up an accidental crime. Mary Beth (Morgan Saylor) and Priscilla (Sophie Lowe) Connolly accidentally kill a dangerous man in a confrontation while grieving their father’s death. To conceal their crime, they must go deep into the criminal underbelly of their seedy little fishing town, discovering the town’s deepest, darkest secrets and learning that their own crime may not be all that bad in the grand scheme of things.
Troop Zero (2019)
Troop Zero
58 %
6.9/10
r 94m
Genre Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars McKenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan
Directed by Bert, Bertie
Amazon acquired this raucous family-friendly comedy after it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019. In rural Wiggly, Georgia, in 1977, a group of elementary school misfits band together to create their own troop of Birdie Scouts and enter a national talent show. Led by Christmas Flint (Mckenna Grace), the Birdies aim to win the competition so they can have their voices included on the Voyager Golden Record, which will be broadcast to outer space. Despite the Birdie powers-that-be maneuvering against Troop Zero and nobody taking them seriously, they band together to battle through and discover the best within themselves.
Chi-Raq (2015)
Chi-Raq
77 %
r 127m
Genre Drama, Crime, Comedy
Stars Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes
Directed by Spike Lee
It makes sense to begin with the very first film ever to be acquired by Amazon Studios, which also helped solidify its position as a hit movie studio. The film, dubbed a musical crime comedy-drama, is co-written by Spike Lee and sheds the spotlight on gang violence on the south side of Chicago. Based on the Classical Greek comedy Lysistrata by Aristophanes (where women withheld sex in a desperate attempt to end the Peloponnesian War), it’s yet another project that demonstrates Lee’s tremendous creativity and utter genius.
The Vast of Night (2019)
The Vast of Night
84 %
6.7/10
pg-13 91m
Genre Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Stars Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Bruce Davis
Directed by Andrew Patterson
This sci-fi flick premiered at the Slamdance Festival in 2019 before Amazon acquired the exclusive distribution rights and released it online and at some drive-in movie theaters in 2020. Drive-in theater is especially appropriate for this eerie ’50s-era sci-fi thriller. One night in 1950s New Mexico, a young switchboard operator, Fay (Sierra McCormick), and radio DJ Everett (Jake Horowitz) discover a strange audio frequency that threatens to change the future forever. Dropped phone calls, AM radio signals, secret reels of tape, crossed patch-lines, and an anonymous phone call hurtle Fay and Everett on an unwitting mystery to be unlikely heroes.
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick
86 %
7.5/10
r 120m
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter
Directed by Michael Showalter
Most known for his role as Dinesh on the HBO series Silicon Valley, Kumail Nanjiani proved his immense talent as a screenwriter as well with this touching rom-com he co-wrote with his wife, Emily V. Gordon. Loosely based on their own life, it follows the story of an interracial couple who struggle with their cultural differences. But when Emily (Zoe Kazan) falls ill, everything is put into perspective. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, it was one of the highest-grossing independent films that year.
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea
96 %
7.8/10
r 138m
Genre Drama
Stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler
Directed by Kenneth Lonergan
One of Amazon Studios’ first film acquisitions for the Prime Video streaming service, this heartbreaking story remains among the best thanks to its poignant plot and convincingly emotional performances. After returning to his hometown of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, to see his sick brother, Lee (Casey Affleck) finds himself revisiting old trauma that led to him leaving town in the first place and facing a tough decision about his nephew and his brother’s final wishes. It’s a tearjerker but worth the watch to learn why the film received numerous nominations and wins, including one for Affleck.
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
I Am Not Your Negro
95 %
7.9/10
pg 93m
Genre Documentary
Stars Samuel L. Jackson, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King
Directed by Raoul Peck
This film based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson looks at recollections of stories of various civil rights leaders like Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. and observations on American history. Baldwin, a novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist, was close friends with the three aforementioned leaders and wrote the manuscript throughout the ’70s as a collection of notes and letters. Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, it has an almost perfect rating by critics who refer to it as an “incendiary snapshot of James Baldwin’s crucial observations on American race relations” and a “sobering reminder of how far we’ve yet to go.” This title leaves Amazon Prime on November 5.
Honey Boy (2019)
Honey Boy
73 %
7.3/10
r 94m
Genre Drama
Stars Shia LaBeouf, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe, FKA Twigs
Directed by Alma Har'el
Actor Shia LaBeouf has always been open about his unconventional childhood, and this screenplay he wrote is based on his time growing up and, most critically, his turbulent relationship with his father. LaBeouf wrote the film as a form of therapy, with a premise that begins when a young man named Otis (Lucas Hedges) is forced to revisit his troubled past to uncover the root of his severe alcohol addiction. It takes you through a troubling, eye-opening, and emotional journey, which The A.V. Club called a “fascinating … glorified form of drama therapy.”
Late Night (2019)
Late Night
6.5/10
r 102m
Genre Comedy, Drama
Stars Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella
Directed by Nisha Ganatra
After experiencing a steady decline in her ratings, Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson), a once-popular talk show host, hires a new writer to shake things up. She hopes that Molly (Mindy Kaling), an Indian American woman, is exactly who she needs to help develop the kind of fresh material she isn’t getting from her current team of all white men. Not only does Molly help Katherine boost her ratings, but her talented work leads to an expanded audience base. Thompson was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role.
Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
Brittany Runs a Marathon
72 %
6.8/10
r 103m
Genre Comedy, Drama
Stars Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo
If you’re in the mood for comedy, this hilarious one marks the directorial debut for Paul Downs Colaizzo as he tells the story of an overweight woman living in New York who parties too hard and abuses Adderall until her doctor warns her that she needs to lose weight. Through a series of events, she decides to take up running and, alongside some new friends, commits to training for the annual marathon. Colaizzo says the story was inspired by his own roommate, who is featured in photos at the beginning and end credits of the film.
The Report (2019)
The Report
7.2/10
r 118m
Genre Thriller, Drama
Stars Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm
Directed by Scott Z. Burns
Based partly on the Vanity Fair article “Rorschach and Awe” written by Katherine Eban, this film delves deep into the investigation of torture used by the CIA following the September 11 terrorist attacks. The focus is the 6,700-page report by Daniel Jones of the Senate Intelligence Committee. With a star-studded cast, it’s no surprise the film has been heavily lauded for both its story and performances.
You Were Never Really Here (2017)
You Were Never Really Here
84 %
6.8/10
r 89m
Genre Thriller, Drama
Stars Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov
Directed by Lynne Ramsay
Joaquin Phoenix is Joe, a mercenary traumatized by his past who has found rewarding work in rescuing kidnapped girls, including the daughter of a politician who was taken by a network involved in human trafficking. Joe’s specialty? Using any means necessary to get the job done, often drawing from his own troubled past to do heinous things to kidnappers in the name of rescuing the victims. Phoenix deeply commits to the haunting role as he does with every performance, keeping you at the edge of your seat the entire time.
Paterson (2016)
Paterson
90 %
7.4/10
r 118m
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
In the second Adam Driver film on this list, he stars as a bus driver and poet who lives a typically boring life, contrasted by his wife’s ever-changing ambition. As he goes about his mundane daily tasks, however, like walking the dog and grabbing a beer at the local bar, he takes in the seemingly insignificant moments around him and turns them into beautiful poetry. The entire film takes place over the span of just one week, and while it has been described as undramatic, that is precisely what makes it so satisfying to watch.
The Lost City of Z (2017)
The Lost City of Z
78 %
6.6/10
r 141m
Genre Adventure, Drama, History
Stars Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Sienna Miller
Directed by James Gray
British explorer Percy Fawcett traveled to Brazil to try and find a lost city in the Amazon, and this film looks at his journey. It is based on the 2009 David Grann book of the same name and looks at Fawcett’s exploration efforts through many years as he became obsessed with finding this lost city. While the movie actually didn’t perform very well at the box office, critics praised the story and Charlie Hunnam’s performance, so it might be worth checking out when you have the time to sit through the two-plus-hour film.
The Handmaiden (2016)
The Handmaiden
84 %
8.1/10
145m
Genre Thriller, Drama, Romance
Stars Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo
Directed by Park Chan-wook
Also known as Ah-ga-ssi, this erotic psychological thriller hails from South Korea and tells the story of a con man who sets up to seduce and marry a Japanese heiress. His intention? To have her committed to an institution so he can inherit her riches. The film is inspired by Fingersmith, a novel by Sarah Waters, which was set in the Victorian era versus the Japanese colonial rule depicted in this film version of the menacing story.
Suspiria (2018)
Suspiria
64 %
6.7/10
r 152m
Genre Horror, Thriller
Stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth
Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Luca Guadagnino’s remake of the 1977 Italian film is a perfect blend of rhythmical allure and psychical horror, offering a uniquely gratifying feeling. Dakota Johnson plays the role of Susie, a protected, religious American woman who journeys to Berlin toward the end of the ’70s with aspirations of joining an avant-garde dance organization she’s admired for some time. As with many other dance movies, Susie develops under her instructor, Madame Blanc’s (Tilda Swinton) guidance, and quickly becomes the leading dancer. However, Susie possesses a mystical and bewitching power over her audience, which Blanc eventually uses for her own benefit. Unfortunately, when Susie discovers her exploitation, but by then, it’s much too late.
Beautiful Boy (2018)
Beautiful Boy
62 %
7.3/10
r 121m
Genre Biography, Drama
Stars Steve Carell, Timothee Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan
Directed by Felix van Groeningen
Movie viewers loved this film much more than the critics. This captivating film is based on two powerful memoirs, Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction by David Sheff and Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff, and was also co-produced by the legendary Brad Pitt. The movie examines a father and son’s relationship as they battle a serious addiction.
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
67 %
6.9/10
r 113m
Genre Comedy, Drama
Stars Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara
Directed by Gus Van Sant
This film’s grievous yet hope-filled storyline is based on a memoir by a man named John Callahan. John became a quadriplegic after a car accident at age 21 and became a problem drinker as a result. Once he began to reclaim some movement in his upper body, John found comfort in drawing hilarious newspaper cartoons by clasping his hands together to clutch his utensil. His suggestive humor often incorporated uncommon topics such as physical disabilities and disease, which made him a hit among readers and helped him discover a new sense of purpose. 

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The best fantasy movies on Netflix right now
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Films in the fantasy genre can take us to entirely new worlds, or help us imagine what our own world would be like with a little more magic in it. They can also offer some insight about who we are and what's important to us in a very real-world way. Netflix has plenty of fantasy movies to offer subscribers, and with new movies coming to Netflix all the time, the collection is always growing. Here are the best fantasy movies on Netflix right now.

We've also rounded up the best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime and the best fantasy movies on Hulu if Netflix doesn’t have what you’re looking for.

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