Tag: Prime Video

It’s the start of a new week, which means it’s once again time to comb through the best of Prime Video’s top 10 chart. There’s no need to endlessly scroll through the streaming platform’s ever-expanding library when I can quickly recommend a trio of winning flicks that are currently storming the service.

Prime Video’s top 10 isn’t always stuffed with instant classics, yet I found it pretty easy to pick out three choices this week. My picks include a breezy rom-com that’s generating a lot of buzz, the fourth entry in an action icon’s legendary franchise, and a thriller that packs in both set pieces and smarts.

The movies below are taken from Prime Video’s top 10 as of Monday, October 12, 2026. Though not every movie in this list is going to be up your alley, I’m confident you’ll enjoy my picks.

Best movies in the Prime Video top 10

‘The Love Hypothesis’ (2026)

I’m normally allergic to rom-coms, but I had a surprising amount of fun with this one. A knowingly silly adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s bestseller, “The Love Hypothesis” gets a decent amount of mileage out of its semi-ludicrous premise. Centering around the fake relationship between PhD candidate Olive Smith (Lili Reinhart) and the gruff, socially inept professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman), this light-hearted romance reminded me of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”.

If you can get past the thoroughly stupid premise, there are laughs to be had in “The Love Hypothesis”. Once I accepted that two intellectuals would enter into a pretend relationship after an accidental kiss in a hallway, I let myself go along for the vaguely absurd ride. As the fake couple tries to convince Olive’s friends that she’s over her previous crush, the pair are repeatedly plunged into awkward social situations… mainly because the grumpy professor has problems acting like a human. Silly setup or not, Reinhart and Bateman’s chemistry sizzles.

Watch “The Love Hypothesis” on Prime Video now

‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ (2023)

Despite the fact I’m still very much not over what they did to his puppy in the first film, I can’t resist Keanu’s iconic hitman. Acting as the final chapter in the “gun fu” saga (for now at least), “John Wick: Chapter 4” is an energetic actioner that revels in high-octane fight sequences without ever taking itself too seriously. Though he was almost 60 when he filmed this, it’s a pleasure to see Reeves can still whoop all the butt.

After the High Table’s Marquis (Bill Skarsgård) destroys the New York Continental, Wick once again finds himself on the run. The setting this time out is downright epic, with John’s bullet-ridden adventure taking him to Morocco, Tokyo and Berlin, before culminating in a suitably cinematic duel in Paris. Donnie Yen is a particularly welcome new addition to the cast, once again going full “Rogue One” by playing a blind martial arts expert. I’m not sure where the next entry goes after this instalment’s fairly definitive conclusion, but I’m eager to find out.

Watch “John Wick: Chapter 4” on Prime Video now

‘The Amateur’ (2025)

Based on the 1981 Robert Littell novel, “The Amateur” is a reasonably gripping thriller with some mighty fun setpieces. After Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) loses his wife to a terror attack in London, the nerdy CIA surveillance expert sets out on a revenge mission. Though his superiors are initially unwilling to help him, a quick bit of blackmail soon gets them onside.

Once Heller has been trained by Lawrence Fishburne’s extra cranky operative, this unlikely action hero is ready to take on his wife’s killers. Don’t expect roundhouse kicks or uzi-wielding shootouts, though. After all, this is a dude whose boss doesn’t think he “could beat a 90-year-old nun in an arm wrestling match.” Heller may not have the brawn, but he certainly has the brains — a rooftop swimming pool sequence shows off both his cunning and his cruelty. Stylishly shot and with a strong cast that includes John Bernthal, this is one thriller that’s ready to turn pro.

Watch “The Amateur” on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” (2025)
2. “The Love Hypothesis” (2026)
3. “Forget Me Never” (1999)
4. “First Winter” (1982)
5. “Dark Nature” (2023)
6. “John Wick: Chapter 4” (2023)
7. “The Secret of Moonacre” (2008)
8. “The Amateur” (2025)
9. “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” (2016)
10. “Masters of the Universe” (2026)

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As the weekend winds down and the dread of Monday morning starts creeping in once more, finding ways to shake off the Sunday scaries has turned into a cornerstone of my weekly routine. Thankfully, Prime Video added a ton of new movies in October, including some uplifting, laugh-out-loud films perfect for a cozy Sunday evening reset.

Whether you are looking for an inspiring true story, a heartwarming road-trip comedy, or a fun movie night with friends and plenty of laughs, these three feel-good titles — “The Boys in the Boat,” “Dog,” and “Girls’ Trip” — are guaranteed to help you relax, recharge, and start your week on the right foot.

Still not convinced? Here’s why these feel-good movies new on Prime Video deserve a spot on your watchlist.

‘The Boys in the Boat’ (2023)

The vibe: The kinda underdog sports drama you rarely see these days

George Clooney steps into the director’s chair for “The Boys in the Boat,” a somewhat plodding biographical sports drama that’s perfect for a hit of nostalgia this Sunday afternoon. Set during the Great Depression, it tells the inspirational true story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team as they compete for gold at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.  

Whipping this fresh meat into shape is coach Al Ulbrickson Sr. (Joel Edgerton). The team goes on to beat some of the most prestigious programs in the U.S. before making it to the Olympics. Callum Turner of “Fantastic Beasts” fame stars as Joe Rantz, a young man who sees rowing as his last shot to escape his troubled circumstances. While it’s a fairly by-the-numbers biopic, audiences ate it up: “The Boys in the Boat” holds an impressive 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.   

Watch “The Boys in the Boat” on Prime Video now

‘Dog’ (2022)

The vibe: A laid-back road trip with your ride or die

Turns out man’s best friend can get PTSD too. Channing Tatum stars and co-directs with “Magic Mike” writer Reid Carolin in “Dog,” a heartfelt buddy comedy that wraps up with a surprisingly powerful message. Channing proves exactly why audiences can’t get enough of him as the charming Briggs, an ex-soldier stuck with driving his recently deceased army buddy’s angsty military dog, Lulu, from Washington to Arizona for her owner’s funeral.

Their road trip of a lifetime plays out like a classic romcom as the two warm up to each other after an icy first meeting. Along the way, they’re pulled off into one wild caper after another that forces Briggs to reconsider everything he believes. Cleverly, Tatum and Carolin use the road trip framework as a metaphor for how to heal America’s political divides, suggesting that the enemy’s bark may be worse than its bite.

Watch “Dog” on Prime Video now

‘Girls’ Trip’ (2017)

The vibe: A hilarious dose of Black Girl Magic

Rarely do comedies crack a 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, but “Girls Trip” managed a 91% critics score — which should tell you something about how well this ladies-on-the-loose comedy sticks the landing. That it came out in 2017, a year of emotional whiplash that marked just the beginning of neverending nightmare headline, helped tremendously to establish it as a cult classic.

Written by Kenya Barris (scriptwriter of comedy hit “Black-ish”) and Tracy Oliver, “Girls Trip” follows four lifelong friends who reunite for one wild weekend in New Orleans. Along the way, they realize that girl time was exactly what they needed to get their (messy af) lives back on track — and what better way to bond than in a “The Hangover” style misadventure. Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Queen Latifah, and Jada Pinkett Smith have a hilarious chemistry that make this the perfect watch to cackle over with friends.

Watch “Girls Trip” on Prime Video now

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