Best movies on amazon prime in 2022

  Brief- A list of best movies on Amazon Prime videos

How about watching a movie without thinking whether it is worth your time or not. 

 

We often scroll for hours finding some really good stuff to watch but end up being bored and overwhelmed. 

 

This is something disgusting but what if there is a list containing some best movies to watch. 

 

yup, this article is about the best movies available on amazon prime videos right now.

 

We have already done the research part for you so you just have to read this article and go for a movie of your interest.

 

The base of this list are genres, ratings, and user reviews so there is something for everyone. 

 

In addition, we will be updating this list regularly so you won't feel the lack of fresh material.

 

 

 Best Movies On Amazon Prime

 

1. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory-

Charlie is a young boy living with his poor parents and grandfather near a world-famous chocolate factory. 

 

One day he wins a ticket for a tour through that factory where he meets the world's most unusual chocolate maker, Mr. Willy Wonka.

 

This movie is not for kids only. It teaches us a life lesson about children's mindset and parent-child relations in a pretty unusual way.

 

This movie is so popular that you may have heard the idioms containing words like Golden ticket and chocolate factory.

 

A masterpiece that is worth a try.

 

Directed By- Tim Burton

Cast- Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly

 

2. Train To Busan-

Train to Busan is a suspense thriller movie that is based on a group of passengers trapped in a speedy train and the zombie apocalypse in North Korea. 

 

It is a purely entertaining movie having good zombie action and escape scenes, giving you the thrill, mystery, and adventure.

 

Directed By- Yeon Sang-ho

Cast- Jung Yoo-mi, Kim Soo-Ahn

 

3. Always Shine- 

Always Shine is an American trailer that is based upon the threatening friendship of two female friends. 

 

The story is about two actresses Beth and Anna who take a road trip to the isolated home of Anna's aunt. 

 

This is a film about acting and direction. You must give it a try if you like suspense-thriller movies.

 

 

Directed By- Sophia Takal

Cast- Mackenzie Devis, Caitlin FitzGerald, Lawrence Michael Levine

 

4. Zodiac- 

Zodiac is a typical suspense thriller film that is based upon a famous serial killing that happened in the United States.

 

The movie is so tightly directed that every minute of it will Give You Goosebumps and you have to watch the whole movie to find out the killer.

 

The end of this movie is very unique, so for crime mystery lovers, this movie is worth watching.

 

 

Directed By- David Fincher

Cast- Jack Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downy Jr.

 

5. Antz-

Although Antz is a cartoon movie with superb animation and tons of good humor, it is suitable for both children and adults.

 

Antz is a story of an ant who tries to break from his repressive society along with trying to win the heart of a lovely and cute princess.

 

 

Directed By- Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson

Cast- Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman

 

 

6. Itzhak- 

It is a biography of a famous violinist Itzhak Perlman. A beautiful film that silently takes you away with it.

 

No more words because some movies are for feel only. If you want to feel Itzhak, just go and watch to witness its magic.

 

 

Directed By- ALison Chernick

Cast- Itzhak Perlman, Toby pearlman, Alan Alda

 

 

7. The Messenger- 

 

The Messenger is not a typical war movie but it swings between human emotions and war memories. 

 

The story is about a US army staff Will Montgomery who comes back after being injured and resumes his sexual relationship with his past girlfriend.

 

Directed By- Oren Moverman

Cast- Ben Foster, Samantha Morton, Woody Harrelson

 

8. The Avengers- 

For action and sci-fi lovers, this film is like a big juicy burger with a catchup.

 

The Avengers is the first movie in Marvel's Avengers series. Starring Robert Downy Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth, this film gives you a full package of entertainment.

 

The Avengers was the first Marvel movie in which almost all heroes came together to save the world. This movie was a massive hit and created a big space for other superhero movies.

 

 

Directed By- Joss Whedon

Cast- Robert Downy Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth

 

9. Still Mine- 

This is a story of an elderly couple, Craig and Irene Morrison who wish to make their final home.

 

They face roadblocks one after another while doing so. 

 

They have to fight against authorities to fulfill their wish.

 

The movie is quite emotional. It slowly unfolds the romance in a very unique way.

 

 

Directed By- Michael McGowan

Cast- James Cromwell, Roman Rees, Genevieve Bujold

 

10. Back To The Future-

A classic funny, sci-fi film which is still very popular among sci-fi lovers.

 

A boy travels back in the time to save his parent's marriage but things go complicated and what happens, in the end, is a mystery.

 

Tightly written and directed, Back to the future is a movie for every classic cinema lover.

 

 

Directed By- Robert Zemeckis

Cast- Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover

 

11. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol-

The impossible mission force has now a new mission and it is not just an ordinary mission, the fate of IMF is at stake.

 

A global terrorist attack is being planned.

Will Ethan Hunt and his team be able to connect the dots and find the real culprit?

 

 

Directed By- Brad Bird

Cast- Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

 

12. Godzilla: King of Monsters- 

 

This is a movie from famous monster verse Godzilla. 

 

The story is about the monster Godzilla who takes control over other monsters.

 

To do so, he fights with another monster having three heads and some special powers.

 

If you like monster material, definitely go for this movie.

 

 

Directed By- Michael Doughterly

Cast- Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farminga, Kyle Chandler

 

13. Into The Wild- 

 

Into the wild conveys the message of true freedom. It slowly teaches us how to enjoy our lives to the fullest. The materialistic things are just an illusion, far away from real peace. 

 

This is a story about Christopher McCandless, a graduate who decides to go to Alaska. He leaves his home, hitchhikes, and faces several situations to reach there.

 

The beauty of the movie is not about the destination, but the journey. This is something that makes you think deeper. A masterpiece worth every minute of your valuable time.

 

Directed By- Sean Penn

Cast- Emile Hirsch, Catherine Kenner, Hal Holbrook, Kristen Stewert

 

 

14. Joker-

 

Having an Academy Award for best actor in the lead role, Joker is one of the best movies available on amazon prime videos.

 

This is a story of mentally troubled, struggling to stand up comedian Arthur Fleck who feels the downfall of society and morality in Gotham city.

 

He is not evil but the consequences force him to be the greatest anarchist of Gotham.

 

Joker is not just a movie, it's an emotion, an idea and the story of Arthur Fleck fighting with his alter ego and ultimately turning into Joker.

 

I strongly recommend not to watch Joker when you feel lonely or dull. This movie is dark, violent but truly a masterpiece.

 

If you are not a superhero/supervillain type guy, just watch the movie for Joaquin Phoenix. He did a fantastic job in it.

 

Directed By- Todd Philips

Cast- Joaquin Phoenix

 

 

15. Sound Of Metal-

 

This is the story of a metal drummer Ruben who slowly goes deaf.

 

After consulting a doctor he begins thinking that his life and carrier are somewhat over now as there is no cure for his condition.

 

His girlfriend makes him agree to join a rehab for the deaf hoping it will help him accept his new life.

 

After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his old life and this new journey.

 

Directed By- Darius Marder

Cast- Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci

 

 

16. Interstellar-

 

This Oscar-winning movie is something that could blow your mind up and provoke you to think.

 

Earth is losing itself. A former NASA is appointed to head a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers to find a new place to live. 

 

This movie is epic science fiction with a decent story and amazing direction. One thing that you will definitely learn from this movie is, the preciousness of time as the movie leaps you many times in the fourth dimension.

 

 

Directed By- Christopher Nolan

Cast- Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain

 

 

17. The Godfather-

 I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.

 

This line comes from a classical crime masterpiece, The Godfather. 

 

The story is set up in New York where Don Vito Corleone is the head of the Corleone crime family. 

 

Although he is powerful he is a man of respect. He does not trade drugs and when another powerful family asks her consent for partnership, he denies it.

 

This conflict goes violent and leaves some undesired results.

 

Not for its story, but every cine lover must watch it for the actions that led Brando to the Oscars.

 

 

Directed By- Francis Ford Coppola

Cast- Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan

 

 

18. Dunkirk-

 

The story is set in June 1940 where four hundred thousand British and French soldiers are stuck in the town of Dunkirk.

 

German bombers are attacking the port and there is only one way to home via sea.

 

The movie is slow and can be called a post-war movie but this doesn't diminish its beauty.

 

Apart from typical Nolan movies, this is something quite unique from his side.

 

Directed By- Christopher Nolan

Cast- Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy

 

 

19. The Prestige- 

 

A typical Nolan movie that creates false judgments, takes you on a ride of ups and downs and when you think you have understood the concept, poof, this was not the reality.

 

The story is about two struggling magicians who were friends but after a tragic stage accident, they became rivals.

 

A constant battle of creating the greatest illusion continues between them which leads the story to its end.

 

Don't watch this movie in a hurry. Give it a proper time, go with the flow and I assure you will praise its beauty.

 

Directed By- Christopher Nolan

Cast- Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson

 

 

20. You Were Never Really Here-

 

Starring Joaquin Phoenix, this is a decent psychological thriller film one can find on amazon prime videos.

The story is about a hitman who is hired to save a politician's daughter from a human trafficking gang.

This is not something you encounter frequently and yes, it is not a well-known thriller like "Silence of the lambs" but you must give it a try.

Apart from Joker (2019), Joaquin did some other masterworks too and this is definitely one of them.

Directed By- Lynne Ramsay

Cast- Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts

 

21. The Vast Of Night-

You can consider " The vast of night " as something strange yet exciting content to watch.

 

This is a story of a switchboard operator and a radio jockey who try to find the source of a mysterious sound.

 

Where does this pursuit go? You have to watch the movie for it.

 

Basically, it's a fantastic sci-fi thriller movie available on amazon prime.

 

Whether it's about the story or direction, this film is not gonna waste your time.

 

Directed By- Andrew Patterson

Cast- Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Bruce Davis