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51 Movies and Series to Watch on Amazon Prime

Check out our list of 51 must-watch Amazon Prime movies and series!

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If you're looking for something to watch on Amazon Prime, then look no further! We've compiled a list of 51 movies and series that are sure to keep you entertained.

21 movies to watch on Amazon Prime, in no particular order:

• Top Gun: Maverick (2022): Tom Cruise returns as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in this long-awaited sequel to the 1986 classic. Maverick is now a flight instructor, training a new generation of pilots for a dangerous mission.

• The Northman(2022): Alexander Skarsgård stars in this epic historical drama about a Viking prince who seeks revenge for the murder of his father. The film is directed by Robert Eggers, who also directed the critically acclaimed films "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse."

• The Fabelmans (2022): Steven Spielberg directs this semi-autobiographical film about a young boy growing up in post-war Arizona. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen.

• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022): Michelle Yeoh stars in this mind-bending sci-fi comedy about a Chinese-American laundromat owner who discovers that she can access the memories and skills of parallel universes. The film is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who also directed the cult film "Swiss Army Man."

• The Big Sick (2017): A romantic comedy-drama about a Pakistani-American comedian who falls in love with a white woman, only to have their relationship tested when she falls ill.

• Arrival (2016): A sci-fi thriller about a linguist who is tasked with decoding the language of an alien species that has arrived on Earth.

• 12 Years a Slave (2013): A historical drama about a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the antebellum South.

• The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): A comedy-drama set in the 1930s about a concierge at a luxurious European hotel who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery.

• The Handmaiden (2016): A South Korean psychological thriller about a woman who is forced to become a handmaid in a totalitarian society where women are forced to bear children for the ruling class.

• The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): A biographical black comedy crime film about the life of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engages in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street.

• The Departed (2006): A crime thriller about two moles, one working for the mob and the other for the police, who are each trying to bring down the other organization.

• The Wicker Man (1973): A cult classic horror film about a police officer who is sent to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl.

• Shaun of the Dead (2004): A British zombie comedy about a man who must face the undead when a zombie apocalypse suddenly occurs.

• Hot Fuzz (2007): A British action comedy about a London police officer who is transferred to a small English village, where he must investigate a series of seemingly unrelated murders.

• The Princess Bride (1987): A classic fantasy comedy about a young woman who is kidnapped by a pirate and must be rescued by her true love.

• Back to the Future (1985): A science fiction comedy about a teenager who is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, where he must find a way to get back to the present without changing history.

• The Breakfast Club (1985): A coming-of-age comedy about five high school students from different social groups who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention together.

• Pulp Fiction (1994): A cult classic crime film that tells several interconnected stories about criminal underworld figures in Los Angeles.

• The Shining (1980): A psychological horror film about a family who is snowed in at an isolated hotel, where the father slowly descends into madness.

• The Silence of the Lambs (1991): A psychological thriller about a young FBI trainee who is tasked with interviewing a serial killer in order to catch another killer.

• Schindler's List (1993): A historical drama about Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.

• The Godfather (1972): A crime film that tells the story of the Corleone family, a powerful Mafia clan in New York City.

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20 series to watch on Amazon Prime:

• The Boys (2019- ): A satirical superhero series that follows a group of vigilantes who take on corrupt superheroes.

• The Expanse (2015- ): A sci-fi series set in the future, where humanity has colonized the solar system.

• Fleabag (2016-2019): A British comedy-drama series about a young woman navigating life in London.

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• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017- ): A period comedy-drama series about a housewife in the 1950s who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy.

• The Good Place (2016-2020): A comedy-drama series about a woman who dies and goes to heaven, only to discover that she was mistaken.

• The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022- ): An animated anthology series set in the universe of The Boys.

• Reacher (2022- ): A crime drama series based on the novels by Lee Child.

• Jack Ryan (2018- ): A spy thriller series based on the novels by Tom Clancy.

• Homecoming (2018-2019): A psychological thriller series about a woman who helps veterans transition back to civilian life.

• The Wilds (2020- ): A survival drama series about a group of teenage girls who are stranded on a desert island.

• Carnival Row (2019- ): A fantasy drama series set in a Victorian-era city where humans and fairies coexist.

• The Man in the High Castle (2015-2019): A dystopian drama series set in an alternate reality where the Axis powers won World War II.

• Upload (2020- ): A sci-fi comedy series about a man who is cryogenically frozen after an accident and wakes up in a virtual afterlife.

• The Tick (2016-2019): A superhero comedy series about a superhero who fights crime with his sidekick Arthur.

• Bosch (2014-2021): A crime drama series about a Los Angeles police detective.

• The Boys in the Band (2020): A limited series based on the play of the same name.

• Modern Love (2019- ): An anthology series that tells different stories about love.

• Too Old to Die Young (2019): A neo-noir crime drama series.

• Them (2021): A horror anthology series about a Black family who moves to an all-white neighborhood in 1950s Los Angeles.

• Invincible (2021- ): An animated superhero series based on the comics by Robert Kirkman.

We hope you've enjoyed this list of 51 must-watch movies and series available on Amazon Prime. Whether you're looking for an action-packed thriller, a heartwarming romance, or a critically acclaimed Oscar-winner, Amazon Prime has something to offer for everyone.

So grab some popcorn, get comfy, and start streaming your favorite movies and series on Amazon Prime today. With so many incredible titles to choose from, you won't regret it!

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