3 overlooked movies on Amazon Prime Video to check out this weekend (May 9-11)

      If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, which many people do, you likely know that you also gain access to Amazon Prime Video. However, just because you can stream content doesn’t necessarily make it easier to decide what to watch. Fortunately, we’re here to assist.

      We’ve curated three distinctly different movie recommendations available on the streaming service. Each of these films reflects the extensive variety to explore, despite their differences.

      Additionally, we provide guides featuring the best new movies to stream, top films on Netflix, standout movies on Hulu, notable titles on Amazon Prime Video, excellent selections on Max, and remarkable picks on Disney+.

      Nickel Boys (2024)

      Recognized as one of the most original and critically acclaimed films of 2024, Nickel Boys is based on a novel by Colson Whitehead with a similar title (the "the" has been omitted). The narrative centers around two boys at a reformatory school in Florida during the 1950s who endure the harsh treatment and abuse from those tasked with their care.

      The film is shot entirely from a first-person perspective, which might feel disorienting initially. However, as a nominee for Best Picture in 2025, it deeply immerses you in the characters' viewpoints, shedding light on how much their lives have been influenced by external forces.

      You can find Nickel Boys on Amazon Prime Video.

      Mission: Impossible (1996)

      Each film in the Mission: Impossible series deserves at least one viewing, and the inaugural movie is among the finest. Starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an agent for the fictional Impossible Mission Force, he must evade capture to prove his innocence after the loss of his entire team.

      Though the film showcases only a vague understanding of computer technology, it excels in building tension and suspense. The film's most iconic scene, featuring a heist where Cruise dangles from the ceiling, remains as impressive as anything subsequent entries in the franchise would deliver.

      You can watch Mission: Impossible on Amazon Prime Video.

      Warrior (2011)

      This moving and gripping sports drama from director Gavin O’Connor, known for his skill in this genre, tells the tale of two brothers who are MMA fighters.

      With powerful performances from Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton as the siblings and an outstanding portrayal by Nick Nolte as their struggling alcoholic father, Warrior explores the struggles faced by families and the possibility of overcoming their pain. Throughout the story, we witness the brothers rise in the MMA world, ultimately leading to a showdown against each other in the ring.

      You can watch Warrior on Amazon Prime Video.