Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘John Candy: I Like Me’

Looking for a quick watchlist you can trust? This week’s Prime Video slate mixes brand-new premieres with a few high-profile catalog arrivals and one stone-cold classic. You’ll find fresh originals, music-and-sports documentaries, and action thrillers alongside a vintage horror landmark, so it’s easy to line up something that fits your mood.

To keep things simple, the picks below follow a clear order: the newest releases first, then notable Prime originals, followed by modern standouts and, finally, historically important titles. Each entry sticks to the essentials—what it’s about and who’s involved—so you can press play without extra digging.

‘Maintenance Required’ (2025)

‘Maintenance Required’ centers on Charlie, a gifted mechanic who runs an all-female garage and unknowingly falls for her corporate rival through an anonymous online confidant. Madelaine Petsch leads the cast as Charlie, joined by Jacob Scipio, Madison Bailey, Katy O’Brian, Inanna Sarkis, Matteo Lane, Julee Cerda, and Jim Gaffigan. The storyline weaves workplace competition and romantic misdirection as Charlie’s private messages collide with real-world stakes at the shop.

The film is directed by Lacey Uhlemeyer from a screenplay by Uhlemeyer, Roo Berry, and Erin Falconer. Behind the camera, Hamish Doyne-Ditmas serves as cinematographer, Bruce Green edits, and Rob Lord provides the score, with producers Matt Luber, Lena Roklin, and Matt Williams shepherding the project.

‘Saquon’ (2025)

This feature-length documentary follows Saquon Barkley across five years of self-recorded video diaries, tracing his recovery from a major knee injury, contract uncertainty, and transition to a new team. The film layers training-room footage with personal moments to frame a first-person account of resilience, family support, and the pressures that define a modern pro career.

Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the documentary builds its narrative from Barkley’s own archive and contemporary interviews with those around him. The single-feature format emphasizes a continuous arc over episodic beats, using the athlete’s voice and timeline to anchor the story.

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ (2025)

A once-famous folk duo is coaxed to reunite for an ultra-private performance on a remote island, only to find old wounds resurfacing as the setlist nears. Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan headline as the estranged musicians, with Tim Key as the enigmatic super-fan whose invitation turns their comeback into a tense, revealing stay.

Directed by James Griffiths from a screenplay by Tim Key and Tom Basden, the feature expands the duo’s earlier short, ‘The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island.’ Rupert Majendie produces, Adem Ilhan provides the music, and the production pairs intimate character work with a contained, island-set backdrop.

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ (2025)

This documentary portrait revisits John Candy’s life and career—from the sketch-comedy breakthrough to era-defining film roles—through never-before-seen archives and candid interviews. Family members, collaborators, and friends contribute memories that sketch a timeline from early television work to enduring big-screen favorites.

Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds alongside a team of collaborators, the film features original music by Tyler Strickland and includes a newly recorded rendition of “Everytime You Go Away.” The approach blends restored footage, home videos, and contemporary reflections to map the arc of Candy’s legacy.

‘House of Gucci’ (2021)

‘House of Gucci’ chronicles the turbulent marriage of Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci while tracking rivalries and boardroom battles within the fashion dynasty. Lady Gaga stars as Patrizia and Adam Driver plays Maurizio, with Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek rounding out the ensemble in a drama of ambition, betrayal, and reinvention.

Ridley Scott directs from a screenplay by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna, adapted from Sara Gay Forden’s nonfiction book. Produced under the MGM banner, the film pairs meticulous costume and production design with a globe-spanning timeline that traces the brand’s shifting fortunes.

‘The Commuter’ (2018)

A former cop on a routine train ride is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when a stranger offers him a deal to identify a mysterious passenger before the final stop. Liam Neeson leads the cast, joined by Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, and Sam Neill, as the story unfolds carriage by carriage against a ticking clock.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the thriller reunites the filmmaker with Neeson. Writers Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, and Ryan Engle structure the mystery as a contained, puzzle-box narrative, while the production leans on practical stunt work and tight train-set choreography.

‘Max’ (2015)

‘Max’ follows a military working dog coping with the loss of his handler and finding a new role with the late Marine’s family. Josh Wiggins stars as the younger brother who bonds with Max, with Lauren Graham and Thomas Haden Church as the parents, in a story that moves from grief to renewed purpose.

Boaz Yakin directs and co-writes the screenplay with Sheldon Lettich. The production features trained Belgian Malinois dogs in key sequences and emphasizes practical animal handling to ground the canine performance, supported by a family-drama framework and action elements.

‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008)

Picking up immediately after a prior mission, James Bond uncovers a covert organization manipulating political and environmental crises while he hunts those responsible for a personal loss. Daniel Craig returns as 007 with Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Gemma Arterton, and Judi Dench in a globe-trotting continuation of the character’s modern arc.

Marc Forster directs from a screenplay by Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade. Eon Productions mounts large-scale set pieces across multiple countries, integrating aerial, maritime, and on-foot chases with practical stunt coordination and location-driven production design.

‘GoldenEye’ (1995)

‘GoldenEye’ reintroduces 007 in a post-Cold War era as he faces a former ally turned adversary who controls a weaponized satellite system. Pierce Brosnan makes his debut as James Bond, joined by Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, and Izabella Scorupco, with Judi Dench appearing as M in a newly imagined MI6 hierarchy.

Directed by Martin Campbell, the film’s screenplay is credited to Jeffrey Caine and Bruce Feirstein. Eon Productions pairs large-scale stunts and miniatures with on-location photography, helping set the visual and tonal blueprint for Brosnan’s tenure in the role.

‘Frankenstein’ (1931)

In this Universal horror landmark, an ambitious scientist assembles a living being from body parts, only to confront the consequences of creating life. Boris Karloff gives a definitive performance as the creature, with Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein and Mae Clarke as Elizabeth, in a story adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel and a popular stage version.

Directed by James Whale with cinematography by Arthur Edeson, the film’s iconic makeup was designed by Jack Pierce and became a template for screen monsters. The production’s expressionist sets, chiaroscuro lighting, and laboratory effects cemented its place as a foundational work of American horror.

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