Prime Video: The 16 Absolute Best Movies to Watch

Meara covers streaming service news for CNET. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism. When she's not writing, she likes to dote over her cat, sip black coffee and try out new horror movies.

If it isn't already, seriously consider using Prime Video as a streaming service for movies.

Amazon's streamer is a source for quality originals, from the Bryce Dallas Howard-starring comedy Deep Cover to the Ben Affleck-directed drama Air. You'll find those and more below, along with a rundown of the biggest releases each month. While a $15 per month Prime membership grants you access to Prime Video and all of the films on this list, some of them are also available for free with ads ...