There comes a point in every person's life when Netflix just isn't enough. Despite there being countless options on the popular streaming service, sometimes you just can't find a movie that really hits that sweet spot.
Luckily, the reinforcements closer than you think. You don't even need a new subscription service if you already use Amazon Prime. (If you don't, we have a guide on how to get set-up here.)
But we wanted to go the extra step in making your viewing experience the most enjoyable one yet, so we went ahead and rounded up the best movies to watch using Prime right now. We also did the same for television shows here if that's what you're in the mood for.
At this point, who even watches live television? It's time to take advantage of all your streamable movies, guys.
Elvis & Nixon
There's a real-life photograph of Elvis Presley shaking hands with President Richard Nixon. It's iconic enough to be one of the most requested photos from the National Archive. This fictional movie, starring Michael Shannon as Elvis and Kevin Spacey as Nixon, reimagines all the crazy circumstances surrounding the moment preserved in the 1970 photo.
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American Ultra(2015)
A stoner (Jesse Eisenberg) in a small town gets the shock of a lifetime when he is activated by the CIA and discovers that he's been trained to be a lethal killing machine. Meanwhile, all he wants to do is get high with his girlfriend (Kristen Stewart).
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The Others(2001)
The first "scary" movie I saw. Nicole Kidman's performance as a distressed wife and mother is chilling. The plot twist at the end makes the entire of a movie worth it.
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A Clockwork Orange
This dystopian story takes place in the grimy streets of London, and later a psychiatric facility. The 1971 film is fittingly bizarre piece of cinematic art from Stanley Kubrick, and will leave you feeling a bit jarred. It's great.
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You've Got Mail(1998)
This heart-warming classic starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan will make you believe that love does in fact exist in the harsh streets of New York. And that bookstores should never, never be bought out. A quintessential '90s flick.
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Hot Pursuit(2015)
An unlikely hilarious duo is found in Reese Witherspoon as an over-eager cop assigned to escort Sofia Vergara's character to testify against her drug-dealer husband. A good movie for people who like a little action with their laughs.
Photo Courtesy of MGM.
The Matrix Revolutions(2003)
Just when you thought the Matrix couldn't get more complex, we got the final installment to the trilogy.
The end of an era.
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Room(2015)
A suspenseful, heart-tugging, and inspiring film that is, surprisingly, as good as the book. Jacob Tremblay wows as the young boy raised in captivity with his mother and their captor. Watch to see Brie Larson's 2016 Oscar-winning performance yourself.
Photo Courtesy of Element Pictures.
All Good Things (2010)
A suspenseful thriller that will leave you restless. Ryan Gosling chills as a Robert Durst -inspired man who, despite his attractive lifestyle and family, is full of ugly secrets.
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The Switch (2010)
Jason Bateman plays the dreaded "best friend" of Jennifer Anniston's character. The two are so obviously meant to be together, but in true rom-com nature, they don't see it that way. One drunken night, Bateman accidentally adds a special ingredient to Aniston's cup from her sperm donor. Years later, they cross paths, and Bateman meets Aniston's son...who reminds him of...someone he knows.
This movie shows what happens when you mistakenly impregnate your best friend. It's a bit awkward.
Photo Courtesy of Mandate Pictures.
Runaway Bride (1999)
Grab your sneakers and your girlfriends for this classic rom-com starring two '90s greats, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Without a doubt the best movie starring these two heartthrobs.
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
Butter (2011)
A bizarre comedy that just works. A cast of misfits are all competing, or involved in, a local butter-carving contest. The odds are a lot higher than they seem. Who knew so much drama could come from a weird carnival trick?
Photo Courtesy of Vandalia Films.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
A rom-com for the ages. Adam Sandler is delightful as a charming wedding singer surrounded by love, while Drew Barrymore plays a confused waitress looking for some herself.
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