Top 5 Movies on Amazon Prime Video to Enjoy This Memorial Day

      Memorial Day is a holiday meant to honor those we have lost in wars, but it is also a day to celebrate life. While many people enjoy an additional day off, figuring out how to spend that time can be challenging.

      If you’re seeking a simple activity for the long weekend, we have some suggestions. Here are five films available on Amazon Prime Video that are definitely worth watching. Take a look below.

      We also offer guides to the best films on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.

      **Bull Durham (1988)**

      While Memorial Day is primarily focused on honoring the fallen, baseball has always been an important part of the celebrations. *Bull Durham* depicts the journey of an experienced minor-league baseball player (Kevin Costner) who mentors a younger player (Tim Robbins) aiming for the major leagues. As they learn from each other, they both become romantically involved with the same woman (Susan Sarandon), a devoted fan of their team.

      *Bull Durham* explores the significance of turning your dream into your profession and the realization that, even if you excel, there’s always someone better.

      You can watch *Bull Durham* on Amazon Prime Video.

      **The Deer Hunter (1978)**

      This exceptional war film illustrates how soldiers suffer immense losses even when they return home. *The Deer Hunter* follows a group of friends from a small Pennsylvania town as they prepare to deploy to Vietnam. When Nick, one of them, comes back, he struggles to adjust to normal life, leading him to return to Vietnam in search of a friend who didn’t make it back.

      With outstanding performances from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Walken, *The Deer Hunter* thoughtfully reflects on the nature of war, often focusing on life outside of the battlefield.

      You can watch *The Deer Hunter* on Amazon Prime Video.

      **BlacKkKlansman (2018)**

      Inspired by true events, *BlacKkKlansman* follows a Black police officer in the 1970s who decides to go undercover and infiltrate the KKK by adopting a white persona. He teams up with a more experienced officer to take down the Klan, all while the organization attempts to clean up its image.

      Written and directed by Spike Lee, *BlacKkKlansman* is stylish but ultimately serves as a commentary on racism in America and the shifts (or lack thereof) over the years since the events portrayed in the film.

      You can watch *BlacKkKlansman* on Amazon Prime Video.

      **Fury (2014)**

      Set during the final days of World War II, *Fury* follows the tough crew of a tank on a mission deep within Nazi-held territory. Featuring one of Brad Pitt’s standout performances, the film highlights the dangers these soldiers face and how war can distort the motivations of individuals who aren't trained soldiers.

      Directed by David Ayer, *Fury* is decidedly more intense than any other film on this list, and this is clearly intentional.

      You can watch *Fury* on Amazon Prime Video.

      **Till (2022)**

      *Till* delves into one of the most notorious murders in the context of American race relations. It tells the story of Emmett Till, a young Black boy from Chicago who is lynched while visiting family in Mississippi in 1955. Although Emmett's murder is widely known, the film primarily follows his mother as she seeks justice for her son and aims to prove that he was lynched.

      Featuring a powerful performance by Danielle Deadwyler, *Till* is compelling and surprises in ways that few films of its nature do.

      You can watch *Till* on Amazon Prime Video.