Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Mickey 17’

If you’re looking to refresh your watchlist, Prime Video has a solid mix of brand-new arrivals and essential catalog picks this week—ranging from buzzy book adaptations and stage reimaginings to a major sci-fi release and all-time classics. Below, you’ll find concise details on what each title is about and who made it, plus when it lands on Prime so you can jump straight in.

‘Mickey 17’ (2025)

Bong Joon Ho writes and directs this adaptation of Edward Ashton’s novel ‘Mickey7’, centered on an “Expendable” colonist whose body can be regenerated after each fatal mission on the ice world Niflheim; Robert Pattinson leads with Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo co-starring. Darius Khondji serves as cinematographer with music by Jung Jae-il, and Plan B handles production. The film blends dark comedy with survival-driven science fiction built around the ethics of replaceable labor. Arrives Wednesday, November 26 on Amazon Prime.

‘Hedda’ (2025)

Nia DaCosta writes and directs this new take on Henrik Ibsen’s play, starring Tessa Thompson as Hedda alongside Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss. The adaptation reframes key relationships while preserving the central collision of desire, ambition, and social pressure. Production highlights note bold stylistic choices designed to modernize the material without changing its core dynamics. Arrives mid-week in the current Prime window.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ (2025)

Jaume Collet-Serra directs a psychological horror story about a family in the countryside whose quiet routine is disrupted by a veiled stranger’s ominous warning. Danielle Deadwyler headlines, with Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, and Russell Hornsby in support; Paweł Pogorzelski handles cinematography and Lorne Balfe contributes the score. The plot centers on isolation, escalating dread, and a contained setting that intensifies the threat. Arrives Friday within the same Prime drop.

‘Playdate’ (2025)

Luke Greenfield directs this action-comedy about an out-of-work accountant whose casual afternoon meetup with another stay-at-home parent spirals into a hazardous, city-wide misadventure. The script is by Neil Goldman, with Kevin James and Alan Ritchson leading and support from Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, and Isla Fisher. The film was announced with this ensemble prior to release and emphasizes fish-out-of-water chaos driven by ordinary people. Arriving Wednesday in the current Prime slate.

‘Belén’ (2025)

Dolores Fonzi directs and stars in this Argentine legal drama adapted from Ana Correa’s nonfiction book ‘Somos Belén’, following a young woman jailed after a medical emergency and the attorney who turns the case into a broader fight for justice. The screenplay is by Fonzi with Laura Paredes, Agustina San Martín, and Nicolás Britos. Cast highlighted in coverage includes Camila Plaate, Laura Paredes, and Julieta Cardinali. Arrives Friday as part of the week’s Prime additions.

‘Drop’ (2025)

Christopher Landon directs a contained thriller about a widowed mother whose first date in years is derailed by threatening messages that push her into a night of tech-driven peril. The script comes from Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, with Meghann Fahy starring opposite Brandon Sklenar and Violett Beane. Producers include Michael Bay and Jason Blum, with cinematography by Marc Spicer and music by Bear McCreary. Arrives Friday in the same Prime window.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017)

Directed by Jon Watts, this MCU entry follows Peter Parker balancing high school life with mentorship from Tony Stark while confronting Adrian Toomes, the Vulture. The writing team includes Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. Cast features Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, and Jacob Batalon, with music by Michael Giacchino and cinematography by Salvatore Totino. Listed among this week’s Prime arrivals on the roundup.

‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997)

Gus Van Sant directs from a screenplay by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, with Robin Williams, Damon, Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver starring. The story follows a gifted South Boston janitor whose life changes after an MIT professor recognizes his ability, leading to therapy that uncovers buried trauma and potential. The film earned Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. Included in the current Prime drop.

‘Rear Window’ (1954)

Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller centers on a photographer confined to his apartment who observes suspicious behavior across a courtyard, with James Stewart and Grace Kelly leading. John Michael Hayes adapts Cornell Woolrich’s short story ‘It Had to Be Murder’, emphasizing point-of-view storytelling and a single, elaborate courtyard set. The production is frequently cited for formal precision and tightly wound suspense design. Arrives as part of the same Prime batch.

‘Double Indemnity’ (1944)

Billy Wilder directs and co-writes with Raymond Chandler, adapting James M. Cain’s novel about an insurance salesman drawn into a murder-for-money scheme hinging on a policy clause. The cast includes Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson, with shadow-rich cinematography by John Seitz and a score by Miklós Rózsa. The film is a benchmark of film noir and received multiple Oscar nominations. Included among this week’s Prime arrivals.

Tell us which Prime pick you’re queuing up first this weekend in the comments!