Prime Video: The 15 Absolute Best Movies to Watch

Original story by: CNET Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Context: The article highlights Amazon's Prime Video as a valuable streaming service for quality original films. It details some of the new movie releases available in October, alongside a general overview of Prime Video's content categories and access through a Prime membership.
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Detailed Summary:
- Prime Video offers a selection of quality original films, including titles like "Deep Cover" and "Air."
- Access to Prime Video is included with a $15 per month Prime membership, with some content also available for free with ads.
- New releases in October include: Oct. 1: "Play Dirty" (2025) - An action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield about an expert thief planning a major heist.
- Oct. 8: "Maintenance Required" (2025) - A rom-com featuring Madelaine Petsch as the owner of a mechanic shop reevaluating her future due to a competitor.
- Oct. 10: "John Candy: I Like Me" (2025) - A documentary by Colin Hanks exploring the life, career, and loss of the beloved actor John Candy.
- Oct. 29: "Hedda" (2025) - A drama starring Tessa Thompson, presenting a new take on Henrik Ibsen's classic play.