Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘House of Gucci’

If you’re looking to lean into this week’s fresh arrivals, Amazon Prime just dropped a hefty batch of films spanning glossy biopics, concert documentaries, studio comedies, and high-energy action. To save you the hunt, here are ten picks drawn from this week’s new additions, prioritized by the most recent releases first.

Each entry below keeps it simple: what the project covers, and who’s behind it—from directors and writers to the cast and key creative teams. Skim, pick your mood, and press play.

‘House of Gucci’ (2021)

This crime drama traces the rise and unraveling of the Gucci family as Patrizia Reggiani maneuvers her way into the fashion dynasty and pushes Maurizio Gucci toward a power struggle that turns deadly. The story follows business decisions, family rifts, and legal consequences surrounding control of the luxury label.

Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek. The screenplay by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna is based on Sara Gay Forden’s nonfiction book, with cinematography by Dariusz Wolski and a score by Harry Gregson-Williams.

‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’ (2021)

This documentary assembles restored footage from the Harlem Cultural Festival, presenting performances by artists including Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and The 5th Dimension. Interviews with attendees and musicians frame the concerts within their social and cultural context.

Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the film was produced by Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein, and Joseph Patel, with editing by Joshua L. Pearson. The project blends archival materials, contemporary commentary, and music supervision to reconstruct a landmark event.

‘Holmes & Watson’ (2018)

This comedic take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they attempt to thwart a plot against the British monarch, leading to crime-scene mishaps and eccentric experiments. The story pulls familiar names from the canon while leaning into broad set-pieces and disguises.

Written and directed by Etan Cohen, the film stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, with Rebecca Hall, Ralph Fiennes, Kelly Macdonald, Rob Brydon, and Hugh Laurie in supporting roles. The production features music by Mark Mothersbaugh and was released by Columbia Pictures.

‘The Commuter’ (2018)

This action thriller follows an ex-cop turned insurance salesman who is approached by a stranger on his daily train ride and drawn into an escalating conspiracy. The plot unfolds in real time across carriages as he’s tasked with identifying a passenger linked to a criminal scheme.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film stars Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, and Elizabeth McGovern. The screenplay is by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, and Ryan Engle, with production backed by StudioCanal and other partners and a score by Roque Baños.

‘The Shack’ (2017)

Adapted from the novel by William P. Young, this drama follows a grieving father who receives a mysterious invitation and journeys to a remote cabin, where he encounters personifications of the Trinity that challenge his beliefs and grief. The narrative explores loss, forgiveness, and reconciliation through extended conversations and visions.

Directed by Stuart Hazeldine, the film stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Radha Mitchell, and Tim McGraw. The screenplay is credited to John Fusco, Andrew Lanham, and Destin Daniel Cretton, with production from Summit Entertainment and music by Aaron Zigman.

‘Lucy’ (2014)

A student in Taipei becomes an unwitting drug courier, then gains extraordinary cognitive and physical abilities after a synthetic substance enters her bloodstream. The story tracks her attempts to evade a criminal organization while seeking a neuroscientist’s help to understand the rapid changes.

Written and directed by Luc Besson, the film stars Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, and Amr Waked. The production comes from EuropaCorp, with cinematography by Thierry Arbogast and an original score by Eric Serra.

‘Skyfall’ (2012)

This entry in the long-running spy franchise centers on a cyber-terrorist targeting MI6 and a personal threat to M, sending 007 across multiple countries and into his past. Set pieces include an Istanbul chase, a Shanghai operation, and a final stand on a remote estate.

Directed by Sam Mendes, the film stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, and Bérénice Marlohe. The screenplay is by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan, with cinematography by Roger Deakins and a score by Thomas Newman.

‘The Change-Up’ (2011)

A body-swap comedy follows two friends—one a harried lawyer and new father, the other a carefree actor—who wish for each other’s lives and wake up switched, forcing them to navigate work, relationships, and responsibility. The plot uses parallel workplace and home crises to push the characters toward course corrections.

Directed by David Dobkin, the film stars Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, alongside Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, and Alan Arkin. The screenplay is by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, with production through Original Film and distribution by Universal Pictures.

‘Easy A’ (2010)

A high-school student fabricates a reputation to improve her social standing, only to see the lie spiral through gossip, rumor, and peer pressure. The story frames the events through her video confessions while tracking clashes with administrators, classmates, and family.

Directed by Will Gluck, the film stars Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, and Stanley Tucci. The screenplay is by Bert V. Royal, and the production was handled by Screen Gems with music supervision spotlighting period and pop tracks.

‘Knight and Day’ (2010)

A civilian crosses paths with a covert operative and is swept into a global chase involving a sought-after energy device and shifting alliances. The plot moves through airport escapes, highway pursuits, and undercover exchanges as the pair evade multiple agencies and mercenaries.

Directed by James Mangold, the film stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, with Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis, Jordi Mollà, and Paul Dano in supporting roles. The screenplay is by Patrick O’Neill, with music by John Powell and production through 20th Century Fox.

Tell us which titles you’re queuing up—and what we should add next weekend—in the comments.