The 10 Best Prime Video Movies and TV Shows: March 2024

Main points

• Amazon Prime offers great value with free shipping, deals, and great streaming options on Prime Video.
• Prime Video’s selection competes with Netflix, with new shows and movies being added all the time.
• In the evenings, you can ditch the endless scrolling and check out popular picks like Fleabag, The Expanse and Inglourious Basterds.

The value you get from an Amazon Prime subscription already more than justifies the annual fee, especially if you shop online as much as I do. Aside from free shipping and deals, Prime Video is almost overlooked for its great selection of shows and movies. By delving deeper into its offerings, there’s no doubt that it can compete with Netflix and others for the title of best streaming service.

With new shows and movies added every month, it’s almost impossible to keep up with the latest and greatest on Prime Video. Between blockbusters and original content, Prime Video has built an impressive library. I’m always faced with choice paralysis when I fire up a streaming service and browse the seemingly endless list of content. Don’t waste your precious free time browsing dozens of shows and movies only to waste half an hour or more. Let me take you through ten great shows and movies to watch indoors the next night.

1 flea bag

Dry British humor

There’s a unique flavor to British humor, and Fleabag embodies it perfectly. The main character isn’t likable, she isn’t likable to begin with, but you enjoy watching her continue to make terrible decisions, which only accelerates her downward spiral. This is a hilarious life story about a London woman trying to adjust her mind and her relationship to the world after the death of her best friend. It’s funny, sad, inspiring, and will keep you hooked from start to finish.

2 Vox Machina Legend

Not suitable for children

The Legend of Vox Machina is an animated adaptation of the popular online Dungeons & Dragons series Critical Role. The film follows a group of not-so-heroic heroes as they try to free White Rock City from an evil Lord and Lady Briarwood. Full of humor and gore, you don’t need prior experience with Critical Role or Dungeons & Dragons to enjoy this raunchy medieval comedy.

3 Devil’s hour

Watch after dark

There’s something fascinating about a gripping mystery, and possibly a supernatural twist. I won’t reveal anything here, because unraveling the story is the point, but the story begins with a woman who inexplicably wakes up at 3:33 every morning, haunted by horrific nightmares. She ends up getting involved in an ongoing murder and kidnapping investigation that is somehow connected.

4 Invincible

no more heroes

I promise I didn’t mean to put two animated shows on this list that are not kid friendly. Invincible is a show that particularly resonates with those who grew up watching classic superhero cartoons because it deconstructs the genre. It starts out as a coming-of-age story about the son of Earth’s most powerful superhero, but quickly changes tone. It’s a fascinating look at what a world with superheroes would actually be like, but it offers a different perspective than The Boys , which could have easily filled that spot.​​​​​​​

5 vast

hardcore sci-fi

Expanse had a rough first few years, experiencing a number of bounces before finally finding a home on Prime. This ambitious, unabashedly hardcore sci-fi series is fully invested in its lore, characters, politics, and universe. It is a work with characters at its core, but also filled with social, political and militaristic conflicts. This is one of the best sci-fi series of the past decade, and it will reward you the more you invest in this very possible future.​​​​​​​

6 Quick

enjoy the ride

The Fast and Furious franchise has become so over-the-top and over-the-top that it’s a roller coaster ride at this point. Yes, there’s an ongoing story, but it’s mostly just background textures and flimsy justification for any of the crazy stunts and scenes the crew found themselves in. This is an action movie made by action movie fans, for action movie fans. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, you won’t find a better option on Prime.​​​​​​​

7 saltburn

Keeps you guessing

Saltburn is a slow-burning film, if you’ll pardon the pun, but it’s never dull. Just when you think you understand what it and its characters mean, everything changes dramatically. It follows a new student at Oxford University who struggles to fit in until he befriends a wealthy upperclassman, eventually inviting him to spend the summer with him. What follows is a series of tense, funny, and dark events that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

8 Dungeons & Dragons: Thief’s Glory

a wonderful adventure

Despite being widely ignored during its theatrical release, Dungeons & Dragons: Thieves of Honor is now starting to get the recognition it deserves now that it’s hitting streaming. If you look past the name, you’ll find a movie filled with loving and charming characters who have great chemistry in an exciting heist adventure that just happens to take place in a fantasy setting. Nothing is too far-fetched or “nerdy” to make it any less fun for the average person to enjoy.

9 storehouse

Research on outstanding figures

While TÁR is not based on a true story, it would be easy to believe that it was inspired by real events. The story revolves around a conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra named Lydia Tár, who is talking about the greatest composer of all time and the first female conductor of a German symphony orchestra. What follows is an in-depth and thrilling look into the genius’ inner truth, as more and more personal scandals come to light. Cate Blanchett’s performance alone is enough to make the nearly two-and-a-half-hour runtime fly by.

10 shameless bastard

Unparalleled performance

Like most Tarantino films, this is another long film, but definitely worth the investment. Arguably the acclaimed director’s best work, it combines his riveting writing, tense scenes and intertwining plots to tell a brilliant story set against the backdrop of World War II. The entire film revolves around a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, but multiple factors and forces move in such a way that it’s never clear if or how it ultimately happens. The first scene alone perfectly shows you what you’re getting into here, and why Christoph Waltz won an Oscar for his chilling performance.

FAQ

Q: How much does Prime Video cost?

You can subscribe to Prime Video on its own for $8 a month, or you’ll automatically receive it as part of your Amazon Prime subscription. The latter is priced at $15 per month or $140 per year.

Q: When will Prime Video add new movies and shows?

Most new shows and movies are added on the first of each month, but additional content is usually added every two days for the rest of the month.

Q: Does Prime Video have ads?

Yes, starting January 29, 2024, Prime Video will start showing ads on its content. If you want to remove your Prime Video or Amazon Prime subscription, you can upgrade to an ad-free tier for an additional $3 per month.

Q: What devices can I watch Prime Video on?

You can watch Prime Video on any Amazon device, game console, Blu-ray player, mobile device or smart TV using the Prime Video app. You can also watch it on your home computer.

Q: Can I buy or rent shows and movies on Prime Video?

Yes. Shows not available for free on Prime Video can be purchased individually by episode or season in either SD or HD. Movies can also be purchased or rented individually.