Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video | August 31-September 6, 2025
So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Prime Video, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for August 31-September 6, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
1. The Map That Leads to You (2025)
A summer trip turns into a life changer.
Madelyn Cline stars as Heather, a young woman ticking off the last adventure before her “perfectly planned” life kicks in. Then she meets Jack (K.J. Apa), and suddenly plans don’t matter so much. Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat), this Prime original leans into sweeping European backdrops, young love, and those big questions about fate and choice. Think Before Sunrise with a dash of Fault in Our Stars melodrama.
2. The Pickup (2025)
Cash run gone wrong.
Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored-truck partners who end up in way over their heads when their routine shift is hijacked by criminals led by Keke Palmer. Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along), it’s action-comedy mayhem with Murphy back in his element, Davidson riffing, and cameos from Marshawn Lynch and Roman Reigns. It’s loud, it’s goofy, and it’s tailor-made for a Saturday night stream.
3. Wolf Man (2025)
Leigh Whannell brings back the werewolf.
Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner head to a remote farmhouse for a “quiet break,” but end up trapped by something stalking the property. As the night drags on, Abbott’s character starts changing in more ways than one. Whannell, who reimagined The Invisible Man, takes another Universal monster and strips it down to claustrophobic, body-horror intensity. It’s brutal, suspenseful, and bound to give you chills.
4. Wrath of Man (2021)
Jason Statham, scowling and shooting—what else do you need?
Guy Ritchie’s heist-thriller puts Statham inside an armored car company with one mission: find the crew who killed his son. The movie unfolds like a puzzle box, revealing pieces of the mystery as the body count rises. It’s cold, stylish, and has some of Ritchie’s cleanest action staging. Plus, Post Malone pops up for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo.
5. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Generations later, Caesar’s shadow still looms.
Owen Teague stars as Noa, a young ape thrust into conflict with Proximus Caesar, a tyrant twisting the old leader’s legacy. With Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) directing, expect breathtaking landscapes, impeccable motion-capture performances, and plenty of moral complexity. It’s the rare fourth entry that feels like a genuine fresh start for the franchise.
6. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Wahoo!
Chris Pratt voices Mario, Charlie Day is Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy brings poise to Princess Peach, and Jack Black steals the whole thing as Bowser (yes, that “Peaches” song is still stuck in people’s heads). Illumination and Nintendo deliver a candy-colored adventure that smashed box office records. Whether you’re watching with kids or just want some nostalgia, it’s pure fun.
7. Transformers (2007)
Before there were seven sequels, there was just Bayhem.
Michael Bay’s original Transformers still packs a punch: Shia LaBeouf stumbles into a war between Autobots and Decepticons, Megan Fox became an overnight star, and Optimus Prime got his big-screen glow-up courtesy of Peter Cullen’s booming voice. It’s loud, chaotic, and somehow earned three Oscar nominations. Love it or hate it, this is blockbuster history.
8. Overboard (2018)
The rom-com remake you forgot you liked.
Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez flip the script on the 1987 Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedy. This time, the spoiled yacht owner is a man who loses his memory, and the working-class single mom convinces him they’re married. It’s goofy, it’s harmless, and Derbez’s fans turned it into a surprise box office success. Perfect if you want something light and low-stakes.
9. Only the Brave (2017)
A true story that hits hard.
Joseph Kosinski (who later directed Top Gun: Maverick) tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite firefighting crew who gave everything during the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire. Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, and Jeff Bridges headline a stacked cast. It’s heartfelt, respectful, and devastating—but also inspiring in how it honors real heroes.
10. Wicked (2024)
Defying gravity, finally on screen.
The Broadway juggernaut gets the big-screen treatment, split into two films. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine as Elphaba and Glinda, with Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum rounding out the magical cast. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Part One wowed audiences with its spectacle and earned ten Oscar nominations—including Best Picture. If you couldn’t score Broadway tickets, this is the next best thing.
And That’s a Wrap
From swoony European romance (The Map That Leads to You) to Broadway spectacle (Wicked), Prime Video is swinging big this week. You’ve got monster horror (Wolf Man), big-budget sci-fi (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), and even good old-fashioned Bayhem (Transformers). And if you just want to kick back? Overboard and The Pickup have you covered.
The Top 10 Movies to Watch on Prime Video right now prove one thing: whatever your mood—love, laughs, scares, or spectacle—Amazon’s got your weekend viewing locked.
