Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Good Will Hunting’

If you’re building a weekend watchlist, these freshly listed picks from two weekly roundups on Comic Basics span buzzy new releases, franchise favorites, and stone-cold classics—all on Prime. To keep things simple, the list starts with the newest titles, then moves into standout catalog choices, so you can jump straight from “what’s new” to “must-see” without extra scrolling.

‘Hedda’ (2025)

Written and directed by Nia DaCosta and adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s play, ‘Hedda’ stars Tessa Thompson, with Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss in key roles. The film reframes the original’s combustible themes of desire, ambition, and social pressure through an updated character dynamic and visual approach. It’s highlighted in this week’s additions as a headline Prime debut. The roundup also notes the specific arrival window during the week.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ (2025)

‘The Woman in the Yard’ is a psychological horror from director Jaume Collet-Serra about a rural family rattled by a veiled stranger’s ominous warning. Danielle Deadwyler leads the cast with Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, and Russell Hornsby; the script is by Sam Stefanak. The production is from Blumhouse and Homegrown Pictures, with cinematography by Paweł Pogorzelski and music by Lorne Balfe. It’s listed among Prime’s fresh weekly arrivals.

‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ (2025)

‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ is a character-driven drama written and directed by Tyler Perry and produced by Tyler Perry Studios. The story follows Joy and the people in her orbit as they navigate love, faith, and second chances after life-changing setbacks. The write-up emphasizes intimate conversations and family dynamics at the center of the plot. It’s included in the Prime lineup presented in this week’s guide.

‘The Alto Knights’ (2025)

Directed by Barry Levinson from a screenplay by Nicholas Pileggi, ‘The Alto Knights’ charts the rivalry and power plays surrounding New York mob figures Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Robert De Niro portrays both men in a dual role. The entry describes a dialogue-driven crime drama focused on shifting loyalties and backroom influence. It appears as one of the marquee new listings on Prime this week.

‘Till’ (2022)

‘Till,’ directed by Chinonye Chukwu, centers on Mamie Till-Mobley’s pursuit of justice after the murder of her son, Emmett Till. Danielle Deadwyler leads an ensemble that includes Jalyn Hall and Whoopi Goldberg, with a screenplay by Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, and Chukwu. The listing calls out the creative team and production credits, including cinematography by Bobby Bukowski and music by Abel Korzeniowski. It’s part of the incoming Prime batch detailed for this week.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017)

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ is directed by Jon Watts and follows Peter Parker balancing high school life with mentorship under Tony Stark while confronting Adrian Toomes, the Vulture. The credited screenwriters include Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland stars alongside Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, and Jacob Batalon. It features in the week’s set of incoming Prime titles.

‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ (2015)

Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ teams CIA agent Napoleon Solo with KGB operative Illya Kuryakin to stop a criminal syndicate’s nuclear ambitions. The cast features Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, and Hugh Grant, with a script by Ritchie and Lionel Wigram. The listing notes the film’s roots in the 1960s television series created by Norman Felton and Sam Rolfe. It’s included early in the week’s Prime rollout.

‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997)

Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, ‘Good Will Hunting’ follows a South Boston janitor with exceptional mathematical ability whose path changes after an MIT professor intervenes. Robin Williams co-stars, with Stellan Skarsgård and Minnie Driver in supporting roles. The film’s accolades include Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. It’s part of the catalog additions slated in the weekly Prime list.

‘Rear Window’ (1954)

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’ stars James Stewart as a housebound photographer who begins observing suspicious activity across his courtyard; Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey, and Raymond Burr co-star. John Michael Hayes adapts Cornell Woolrich’s short story ‘It Had to Be Murder.’ The production is known for its elaborate courtyard set and point-of-view storytelling. It’s flagged in the roundup among this week’s classic arrivals.

‘Double Indemnity’ (1944)

Billy Wilder’s ‘Double Indemnity,’ co-written with Raymond Chandler from James M. Cain’s novel, follows an insurance salesman drawn into a murder-for-money scheme hinging on a “double indemnity” clause. The cast features Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. The entry notes John Seitz’s shadow-rich cinematography and Miklós Rózsa’s score, along with the film’s awards recognition. It’s included as a standout noir in this week’s Prime drop.

What will you queue up first—drop your picks in the comments and tell us what else from the lists deserves a spot!