Carey Mulligan in ‘Promising Young Woman’.Photo:Focus Features/Focus Features/THA/Shutterstock
Focus Features/Focus Features/THA/Shutterstock
Amazon Freevee is another streaming service to add to the roster — but without breaking the bank.
While Freevee has earned recognition for its original shows, like theEmmy-nominatedJury Duty, it also has a large collection of films, both classic and contemporary, spanning every genre. The ad-supported streaming service offers the Academy Award-winning flickPromising Young Womanto the classic rom-comThe Graduateand the category-defining supernatural workThe Blair Witch Project.
Here are 30 must-watch movies on Amazon Freevee.
Bad Boys
WatchBad Boyson Freevee
The Shape of Water
Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer in ‘The Shape of Water’.20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
WatchThe Shape of Wateron Freevee
Point Break
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in ‘Point Break’.Richard Foreman/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Richard Foreman/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Point Breakis an occasionally zany undercover cop story starringKeanu Reevesas a federal agent tasked with infiltrating a bank-robbing gang, andPatrick Swayzeas the kingpin of this criminal group. That said, it’s not an open-and-shut case because the so-called gang is a group of theft-obsessed surfers. The film follows Reeves as he tries to stop the bank robberies while also unintentionally falling in love with one of the members, mixing classic ’90s style with dramatic surfing stand-offs.
WatchPoint Breakon Freevee
The Last Waltz
Martin Scorsese’sThe Last Waltz(1978) is a documentary about the dramatic last show of the beloved 1970s group simply called The Band. The performance that Scorsese filmed, which happened in 1976, featured guest artists, includingBob Dylan,Joni Mitchelland Van Morrison, making the piece nostalgic for all kinds of music fans.
WatchThe Last Waltzon Freevee
Freaky
Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in ‘Freaky’.Universal Pictures/Universal Studios/THA/Shutterstock
Universal Pictures/Universal Studios/THA/Shutterstock
WatchFreakyon Freevee
The Graduate
WatchThe Graduateon Freevee
The Bourne Identity
Matt Damon and Franka Potente in ‘The Bourne Identity’.Egon Endrenyi/Hypnotic/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
Egon Endrenyi/Hypnotic/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
In this tale of missing memory,Matt Damonportrays a man who wakes up on an Italian beach with no recollection of who he is, expect his talents in combat and languages, which make him worry he may be a dangerous person. His situation becomes tricker when a band of assassins starts chasing him.The Bourne Identity(2002), also starringJulia Stiles, is an immersive story with the perfect amount of escapism.
WatchThe Bourne Identityon Freevee
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’.Everett
Everett
This iconic horror mystery has inspireda long franchiseand many spinoffs.The Texas Chainsaw Massacre(1974) follows a pair of siblings and their friends after a harmless visit to an old farmhouse turns into a fight for their lives. Horror fans will get a kick out of seeing one of the original slasher movies that paved the way for the now-popular genre.
WatchThe Texas Chainsaw Massacreon Freevee
Escape from New York
Kurt Russell in ‘Escape From New York’.Avco Embassy/Kobal/Shutterstock
Avco Embassy/Kobal/Shutterstock
ThoughJohn Carpenter’sEscape from New York(1981) was only a moderate box-office success, the movie has developed a dedicated following throughout the years. In the film, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a giant, walled-off maximum security prison, and terrorists hijack Air Force One to drop the president into the city. It’s up to Snake (Kurt Russell) to rescue the president and survive the dystopian, futuristic hellscape.
WatchEscape from New Yorkon Freevee
Drowning Mona
Neve Campbell, Paul Schulze, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny De Vito, Mark Pellegrino, and Casey Affleck in ‘Drowning Mona’.Peter Sorel/Destination/Kobal/Shutterstock
Peter Sorel/Destination/Kobal/Shutterstock
In this 2000 comedy,Bette Midlerplays Mona, a woman who has just died — and the police think it may have been murder. The movie shakes up the typical whodunit formula, focusing on a small town filled with tons of hilariously unlikeable characters — all of whom hated Mona and could easily be responsible for her death. The cast is full of talent, likeJamie Lee Curtis,Neve Campbell,Danny DeVito,Casey AffleckandMelissa McCarthyin one of her first roles.
WatchDrowning Monaon Freevee
The Blair Witch Project
Joshua Leonard in ‘The Blair Witch Project’.AJ Pics / Alamy
AJ Pics / Alamy
WatchThe Blair Witch Projecton Freevee
Promising Young Woman
Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham in ‘Promising Young Woman’.M Weismiller Wallace/Focus/Kobal/Shutterstock
M Weismiller Wallace/Focus/Kobal/Shutterstock
Carey Mulliganwas nominated for an Oscar, thanks to her starring role in this 2020 thriller. The actress stars as Cassie, a woman who seeks vengeance for her traumatic past. Joining Mulligan in the cast areAlison Brie,Jennifer Coolidge,Bo BurnhamandMolly Shannon, among others.Promising Young Womanwas nominated for five Academy Awards and won for Best Original Screenplay.
WatchPromising Young Womanon Freevee
Howl
Ed Speelers in ‘Howl’.Album / Alamy
Album / Alamy
WatchHowlon Freevee
The Illusionist
Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in ‘The Illusionist’.AJ Pics / Alamy
WatchThe Illusioniston Freevee
A Walk in the Woods
Robert Redford and Nick Nolte in ‘A Walk In The Woods’.Route One/Wildwood Enterprises/Kobal/Shutterstock
Route One/Wildwood Enterprises/Kobal/Shutterstock
Robert Redfordand Nick Nolte bring travel writer Bill Bryson’s famous nonfiction book to life in this 2015 adaptation ofA Walk in the Woods. Redford plays Bryson, who sets out to hike the Appalachian Trail with his ill-equipped buddy Katz (Nolte). Much like the book, the movie is filled with ups and downs the duo encounters on the trail, showing the true power of friendship. Also in the cast areNick Offerman,Emma ThompsonandMary Steenburgen.
WatchA Walk in the Woodson Freevee
Crash
Larenz Tate and Ludacris in ‘Crash’.Lions Gate/Kobal/Shutterstock
Lions Gate/Kobal/Shutterstock
WatchCrashon Freevee
Stir of Echoes
Kathryn Erbe and Kevin Bacon in ‘Stir of Echoes’.Artisan Pics/Kobal/Shutterstock
Artisan Pics/Kobal/Shutterstock
Stir of Echoes(1999) starsKevin Baconas a father who begins having psychic visions of a dead girl. He becomes obsessed with finding out who she is and what happened to her — but his quest leads him to discover secrets too close to home. Released just one month afterThe Sixth Sense, the movie was overlooked despite receiving good reviews from critics. It’s perfect for fans of paranormal movies and mysteries.
WatchStir of Echoeson Freevee
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke in ‘Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead’.Will Hart/Linsefilm/Thinkfilm/Kobal/Shutterstock
Will Hart/Linsefilm/Thinkfilm/Kobal/Shutterstock
Two brothers decide to rob their parents’ jewelry store, but when the heist goes horribly wrong, they’re forced to navigate both dangerous crimes and familial strife. The 2007 dark comedy features a nonlinear narrative and an ensemble cast includingEthan Hawke,Amy Ryan,Marisa Tomeiand the latePhilip Seymour Hoffman.
WatchBefore the Devil Knows You’re Deadon Freevee
Always at the Carlyle
A still from ‘Always at the Carlyle’.Good Deed Entertainment/courtesy Everett
Good Deed Entertainment/courtesy Everett
The 2018 documentaryAlways at the Carlylecenters on New York’s famed Carlyle Hotel. For decades, the hotel has been a hot spot for actors, fashionistas and cultural figures alike. In the film, a star-studded group of celebrities reminisce on how the hotel has impacted their lives and careers. Some of the famous faces in the documentary includeGeorge Clooney,Wes Anderson,Naomi Campbell,Anthony Bourdain,Sofia Coppolaand more.
WatchAlways at the Carlyleon Freevee
Secretary
James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal in ‘Secretary’.Double A/Twopoundbag Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock
Double A/Twopoundbag Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock
WatchSecretaryon Freevee
Grizzly Man
Timothy Treadwell in ‘Grizzly Man’.Entertainment Pictures / Alamy
Entertainment Pictures / Alamy
WatchGrizzly Manon Freevee
Charade
Everett Collection
In this 1963 classic,Audrey Hepburnstars as Reggie, a woman living in Paris who discovers her husband has just been murdered and criminals are seeking his fortune — which she didn’t know existed.Charadetreats audiences to a cat-and-mouse chase around France, and no character is who they seem. Joining Hepburn in the star-studded cast areCary Grantand James Coburn, among others.
WatchCharadeon Freevee
Frozen
Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers, and Emma Bell in ‘Frozen’.Cinematic / Alamy
Cinematic / Alamy
Psychological horrorFrozen(2010) follows three friends who take the last ski lift up a mountain before their resort shuts down due to an incoming storm. As the resort closes and a blizzard moves in, the three are stuck on the lift, completely abandoned. Between the frigid cold and circling wolves below, the trio make life-and-death decisions to survive.FrozenstarsShawn Ashmoreand Kevin Zegers, who both went on to star inThe Rookie.
WatchFrozenon Freevee
The Ghost Writer
Ewan McGregor in ‘The Ghost Writer’.Rp/Kobal/Shutterstock
Rp/Kobal/Shutterstock
WatchThe Ghost Writeron Freevee
Buried
Ryan Reynolds in ‘Buried’.Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy
Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy
Claustrophobia, dread and terror combine in the 2010 indie thrillerBuried.Ryan Reynoldsplays an American living in Iraq who wakes up buried alive inside a coffin. Armed with little more than a lighter and a cell phone, he needs to pay a ransom in order to be freed.Buriedreceived excellent reviews and Reynolds’ performance was heavily praised, earning the actor several nominations.
WatchBuriedon Freevee
Hostel
Derek Richardson, Jay Hernandez, and Eythor Gudjonsson in ‘Hostel’.AJ Pics / Alamy
It’s gross, it’s grisly, it’s dark —Eli Roth’sHostel(2005) became one of the most successful horror movies of the 2000s, helping to define an entire subgenre of slasher films.Hostelfollows a group of backpackers in Eastern Europe as they become the targets of a torture club for millionaire sadists. It’s not for the faint of heart.
WatchHostelon Freevee
When a Stranger Calls
Carol Kane in ‘When a Stranger Calls’.United Archives GmbH / Alamy
United Archives GmbH / Alamy
WatchWhen a Stranger Callson Freevee
Let Him Go
Based on the 2013 novel of the same name, the 2020 neo-WesternLet Him Gofollows two parents (Kevin CostnerandDiane Lane) who discover their daughter is in an abusive relationship. After learning that their daughter’s new husband has kidnapped her and her son, the two set out to save them. The intense adventure elements and contemplations on fighting for family earned the movie high marks from critics.
WatchLet Him Goon Freevee
Prom Night
Jamie Lee Curtis and Casey Stevens in ‘Prom Night’.Avco Embassy/Kobal/Shutterstock
WatchProm Nighton Freevee
News of the World
Helena Zengel and Tom Hanks in ‘News of the World’.Bruce Talamon/Universal Pictures/THA/Shutterstock
Bruce Talamon/Universal Pictures/THA/Shutterstock
Set in 1870, a Confederate Civil War veteran (Tom Hanks) finds a child on the side of the road and is tasked with returning her to her family. Along the way, the duo observe the particular racial and political strife of the South after the Civil War.News of the Worldreceived four Oscar nominations and Hanks’ young costar,Helena Zengel, received a bevy of accolades for her performance, including a Golden Globe nomination.
WatchNews of the Worldon Freevee
source: people.com
