Prime Video is home to many exciting movies in the most varied genres, and these three in particular are perfect to watch at home this coming weekend. With October behind us, the Halloween season has come and gone, which probably means we could ease off on the horror suggestions this week. Instead, a new original Prime Video romance might serve to lighten the mood.
Viewers could also do with a dose of levity, but with a dash of action in the form of a 2017 film with major stars attached, which makes its way to the streaming service this Sunday. Finally, a healthy pinch of drama comes in the form of a movie that carries strong performances in a mafia setting, with a genre-defining lead actor.
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Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy (2025)
Starting us off is Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy. The Prime Video original just released on the streamer this Wednesday, November 5, and is already one of the most-watched films on the streaming service worldwide. The movie is written and directed by Perry, who has left an unmistakable mark on Hollywood.
Finding Joy stars Shannon Thornton as Joy, a fashion designer left stranded amid a snowstorm, who finds love in an unlikely place. The movie takes place during Christmastime, serving as a great way to get ready for the holiday season that will soon come in just a month.
The movie features a surprising reveal in Joy’s love life that sends her down a path she was not expecting. A positive point comes in the form of Littia, played by Inayah, who steals the show as Joy’s funny friend. The mix of different genres and the movie’s role in preparing viewers for Christmas next month make Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy a fun weekend watch.
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The Alto Knights (2025)
Next up is The Alto Knights, which arrived on Prime Video today after a theatrical run earlier in the year. This one goes for a completely different genre, being a good option for fans of gangster movies in the vein of films like Goodfellas and The Irishman. The Alto Knights is led by Robert De Niro in a dual performance, which in itself makes this one worth watching.
De Niro portrays 1950s crime bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. The story follows the heads of two crime families in a personal battle for power. Betrayals, shocking twists, bloody deaths, and more elements that one has come to expect from gangster movies are found within The Alto Knights. The movie is dark, exploring a rivalry between former friends.
The film is a perfect pick not only for those who enjoy crime thrillers or fans of De Niro’s work, but also for any viewers who take an interest in authentic figures being represented. Directed by Barry Levinson, this complex story of backstabbing and scheming is an interesting addition to the rising wave of biographical crime dramas.
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Baywatch (2017)
Finally, after a dark movie like The Alto Knights, Prime Video subscribers could end their weekend by checking out a hilarious action-comedy in the form of 2017’s Baywatch. The movie arrives on the streamer this Sunday, and it packs quite the star-studded cast. Baywatch includes the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, and more.
As Efron’s Matt Brody arrives to join the team of lifeguards led by Johnson’s Mitch Buchannon, the young star’s ego leads to him clashing with the veteran. Hilarity ensues as the team deals with a wild set of issues and criminal activities connected to their job of protecting the beaches and the bay.
Baywatch is based on the hit series of the same name. Both stars of the show, Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff, return in cameo roles in the film. With its fast pace, major Hollywood stars, and hilarious one-liners, Baywatch is the perfect Prime Video movie to end the weekend in style.
