Yes. You read that correctly. Fifty-one additions.
On top of the big original releases coming to Amazon Prime Video through July, the platform has also just added A LOT of classic movies to its library this week.
Actually, “classic” only applies to some of these. You’ve definitely heard of them all though, and if there are any you’ve missed, now is your chance to catch up on them.
Starting with…
127 HOURS
James Franco gets his arm caught under a rock in Danny Boyle’s decent real-life thriller.
3:10 TO YUMA
A very good western starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
A FEW GOOD MEN
Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore may or may not be able to handle the truth in this iconic courtroom drama.
A GOOD YEAR
Russell Crowe again, but as a (checks notes) vineyard owner? 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.
ARGO
Ben Affleck directs and stars in this very good real-life thriller about a group of government agents who fake a Hollywood blockbuster in order to save a group of hostages.
THE BLING RING
Emma Watson headlines this based-on-a-true-story crime drama about a group of teenagers who break into celebrity’s homes and take all of their stuff.
BORAT
A powerful, heart-wrenching drama……… NOT!
BRAVEHEART
Mel Gibson’s historical epic won five Oscars, even if his Scottish accent could do with a little bit more work.
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE
Steve Martin and Queen Latifah co-star in this fun but forgettable comedy.
CATS
Literally one of the worst movies ever made. A must-watch.
CHICKEN RUN
Mel Gibson again, this time providing voice work for a much-loved animated comedy.
CRASH (2004)
Not the good one, about car accident sex. The bad one, about racism.
DASHCAM
One of the most controversial horrors of recent years. A fellow JOE writer said: “Most hateful main character possibly of all time, from moment one.” But maybe that is the point? Watch it and see.
DATE NIGHT
The brilliant pairing of Steve Carrell and Tina Fey deserved better than this.
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
Global warming is happening, and only Dennis Quaid can save the day. And by the day, we mean his son Jake Gyllenhaal.
DEN OF THIEVES
Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber and 50 Cent star in this very dumb but very fun action thriller. We recently caught up with Schreiber for his new show HALO, which you can check out right here:
THE DESCENDANTS
George Clooney headlines this very good comedy-drama, looking after his estranged kids (one of whom is Shailene Woodley) when their mother slips into a coma.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.
DIRTY DANCING
Patrick Swayze swizzles his hips into a flurry in adored 80s musical drama.
DODGEBALL
If you can dodge a wrench…
THE DUCHESS
Keira Knightley stars as 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, in this very average biopic.
DUNE (1984)
The original David Lynch adaptation. A gorgeous, weird, sometimes boring movie.
END OF WATCH
Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena star in this messy but very watchable police thriller.
ENEMY AT THE GATES
A Russian (Jude Law) and a German (Ed Harris) sniper play a game of cat and mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad. Bang average.
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant are having a ball in this fun biopic about the world’s worst singer.
GOLD
Matthew McConaughey believes he may have found a way to tap into a source of gold deep within the jungles of Indonesia. He’s great in a movie that can’t keep up with him.
GONE IN 60 SECONDS
The Rock, Con Air and Face/Off are Cage’s trilogy of legendary action movies. Rewatch one of those instead.
THE HELP
Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Octavia Spencer star in this drama, which does have its heart in the right place, even if it hasn’t aged particularly well…
HOOK
Spielberg and Robin Williams try to update Peter Pan. It doesn’t go well. Dustin Hoffman is great as Captain Hook, though.
IN THE LOOP
Political comedy from the creator of The Thick Of It and VEEP. More timely with each passing year.
THE IRON LADY
Meryl Streep won one of her three Oscars for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher. She’s great. The movie is only okay.
LARRY CROWNE
Did you know Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts starred in this movie? And Tom Hanks also directed it? And it is a rom-com? And it came out in 2011? Arguably one of the least-memorable movies ever made to star people as famous as these.
THE LAWNMOWER MAN
Wanna know what cutting edge special effects looked like in 1992? Then check out this Stephen King adaptation, starring Pierce Brosnan.
MONSTER
Charlie Theron won the Oscar for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
THE OTHER GUYS
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in an above-average buddy cop comedy.
REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
If you’re looking for a guaranteed bad time, then check out Darren Aranofsky’s magnificently grim drama.
RESERVOIR DOGS
Tarantino’s first movie, still one of his best.
SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD
A comet is about to hit to the planet, so Steve Carrell and Keira Knightley head off on a road trip together before the end of days. A solid three-star effort.
SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE
Wordless animated comedy that the kids (and most adults) will probably love.
SISTER ACT
The good one.
SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT
The bad one.
SOURCE CODE
A head-melting sci-fi thriller with Jake Gyllenhaal attempting to stop a terrorist attack after it has already happened…
SPREAD
Ashton Kutcher stars as a well-kept gigolo who may have just fallen for the wrong woman…
TERMINATOR SALVATION
Yes, it is incredibly messy at times (what the hell is with the Helena Bonham Carter AI?), but there are still some great set-pieces in this Christian Bale/Sam Worthington sci-fi sequel.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)
The original, literally one of the greatest horror movies of all time.
TOTAL RECALL (2012)
The remake. Not terrible, but also not good.
UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS
The fifth and final of the Underworld movies. Oddly, the other four Underworld movies (but not this one) were just added to Netflix…
VENOM
Tom Hardy headlines a goopy Spider-Man spin-off.
WIMBLEDON
Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany fall in love, but also tennis is involved. Love-all?
WIND RIVER
A chilly murder mystery with Jeremy Renner and Elisabeth Olsen.
YEAR ONE
Jack Black and Michael Cera star in a prehistoric comedy.