Finding something to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be challenging, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. Below we’ve put together a curated selection of the best new movies streaming on Prime Video in October. This includes both new releases this year, as well as titles from the library that are worth a look. Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud comedy, underrated horror movie or, well, a genuine Viking movie, we’ve got the picks for you.
You can find our list below of the top Amazon Prime Video movies for October.
The Northman
Streaming Oct. 11
How does a visionary director create a Viking epic that is violent and bloody? “The Witch”And “The Lighthouse” sound? The answer is “very cool,” and that’s exactly what you get with “The Northman.”Alexander Skarsgard plays the role of a Viking warrior Prince who seeks revenge for his father’s murder (played in 2022 by Ethan Hawke). The film is a story about his quest, with beautiful scenery and a cast that includes Nicole Kidman and Anya TaylorJoy, Willem Dafoo, Bjork, and Willem Dafoo (yes, That Bjork).
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Streaming Oct. 28,
Pleasant is the best word to describe it when it comes down to “Downton Abbey,”And if you haven’t seen the sequel, “Downton Abbey: A New Era” in theaters earlier this year, now’s your chance to watch it on streaming. The follow-up film finds a Hollywood crew setting up shop at the Abbey to film a major motion picture – and a silent film at that! – all the while a secret from the Dowager Countess’ (Maggie Smith) past threatens to come to the surface as she’s gifted a villa in the south of France.
Bridesmaids
One of the most entertaining comedies of this century. “Bridesmaids”It is still as hilarious today as it was when the film first appeared in theaters in 2011. Kristen Wiig stars in and co-writes the story of a woman who sees her friendship tested with her BFF when her best friend’s (Maya Rudolph) looming wedding brings her in conflict with a newer, richer friend (played by Rose Byrne). Melissa McCarthy steals this show so well that she was nominated by Oscars for her performance. “Bridesmaids”When you pair laughter with an emotionally charged story about friendship, endure is the best.
Edward Scissorhands
There’s nothing that can bridge the gap between summer/fall like this “Edward Scissorhands.” Director Tim Burton’s 1990 film stars Johnny Depp as the unfinished creation of a reclusive old inventor, with scissors for hands and a yet-to-be-completed brain. When he’s discovered in the mansion by the suburbanites down below, he becomes enmeshed in modern culture but finds it difficult to fit in. This classic story about an outsider is told as a fairy tale with a hint of magic and a twinge or darkness. Winona Ryder and Dianne Wiest star alongside Anthony Michael Hall.
Jennifer’s Body
You might be more interested in underrated or misunderstood gems. “Jennifer’s Body.”Oscar-winning director, David Fincher directed this darkly comic film in 2009. “Juno”Diablo Cody, writer “The Invitation”Karynkusama directs and tells the story a popular high school student who is abducted and ritualistically killed. This transforms her into an evil force that feeds on teenage boys. This film is marketed as a teen horror movie. “Jennifer’s Body”This clever take on the male gaze, and sexuality through two talented female filmmakers is actually quite smart. Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star alongside J.K. Simmons.
Shutter Island
Leonardo DiCaprio was reunited with Martin Scorsese for the 2010 thriller “Shutter Island,”Based on Denis Lehane’s book. This classic psychological thriller was directed by Mark Ruffalo. It is set in 1950s America. Marshals were dispatched to an asylum for the criminally insane in order to investigate the disappearance and drowning of a mother to her three children. This is visually striking but also haunting – it’s as close as Scorsese has come to a true horror movie, and it packs a whopper of a twist ending.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
If it’s been awhile since you saw Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” it’s well worth giving another shot. Originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick, Spielberg revived the project after Kubrick’s death and wrote and directed this tale of a young boy A.I. He is programmed to fall in love with his adoptive family, and then abandons him. One part fairy tale and one part nightmare, this is one of Spielberg’s darkest films, with the director maintaining a heartbreaking emotional core throughout the young boy’s journey. Fair warning: If you’re a parent, have tissues at the ready.
