Three overlooked movies on Amazon Prime Video you should check out this weekend (May 16-18).

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      When you want to unwind in the evening, one of the best ways to do so is by streaming a movie on a service like Amazon Prime Video. However, with the vast selection of titles available on Amazon, you might end up spending more time searching for something to watch instead of actually enjoying a film.

      If this sounds familiar, we have some recommendations for you. We’ve curated three excellent movies available on Prime Video that you might be tempted to overlook. Trust us, you definitely shouldn’t:

      The Game (1997)

      David Fincher is recognized as a master filmmaker, yet The Game is among his lesser-known works. The story follows Michael Douglas as a reclusive yet enormously successful banker whose quirky brother surprises him with a birthday gift.

      This gift turns out to be a life-altering game. What initially appears to be harmless soon transforms into an experience that entirely disrupts Douglas’s life and forces him to question his reality. Douglas delivers an exceptional performance, and interestingly, The Game is one of Fincher’s more uplifting films.

      You can find The Game on Amazon Prime Video.

      Manhunter (1986)

      Michael Mann is admired for his focus on process and themes of masculinity, but Manhunter is one of his more obscure films. This is likely due in part to The Silence of the Lambs, which was released a few years later and overshadowed this movie. Manhunter is a valuable addition to the Hannibal Lecter series.

      The plot centers on Will Graham, an FBI profiler brought out of retirement to help catch a serial killer. When he seeks assistance from Hannibal, he quickly becomes entwined in a chaotic situation, unsure of who to trust.

      You can watch Manhunter on Amazon Prime Video.

      Sound of Metal (2020)

      This is one of several remarkable Amazon Original films that got somewhat lost during the pandemic. Sound of Metal portrays the journey of a metal drummer who suffers from sudden hearing loss. As he adjusts to living without his hearing, he remains determined to gather funds for cochlear implants to restore his hearing and return to his previous lifestyle.

      Featuring an outstanding lead performance by Riz Ahmed along with strong support from Olivia Cooke and Paul Racy, Sound of Metal is both subtle and deeply impactful.

      You can stream Sound of Metal on Amazon Prime Video.

      Joe Allen is a freelance writer for Digital Trends, focusing on Movies and TV. He often covers streaming content...

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