The 30 Best Movies to Watch on Freevee

The free Amazon streaming service has a huge collection of classic and new movies

Amazon Freevee is another streaming service to add to the roster — but without breaking the bank.

The platform emerged after Amazon launched a free online video channel IMDb Freedive in 2019, and it was rebranded to IMDb TV shortly after. Three years later, Amazon overhauled the streamer, giving it the new name Freevee and promising to add more original content on top of its already robust library of shows and movies.

While Freevee has earned recognition for its original shows, like the Emmy-nominated Jury Duty, it also has a large collection of films, both classic and contemporary, spanning every genre. The ad-supported streaming service offers the Academy Award-winning flick Promising Young Woman to the classic rom-com The Graduate and the category-defining supernatural work The Blair Witch Project.

Freevee is a notable option for viewers who don’t want to pay for a streaming service and don’t mind quick ad breaks. Apart from being available through a web browser and a smartphone app, it can also be downloaded on smart TVs, mobile devices and gaming consoles.

Here are 30 must-watch movies on Amazon Freevee.

Bad Boys

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in ‘Bad Boys’.

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The first in what would become an iconic franchise, Bad Boys (1995) with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is one of the most-beloved cop comedies. The actors play young detectives who get thrown into a messy witness protection case after drugs are stolen from their precinct. What follows is intense action, courtesy of director Michael Bay, and big laughs from the push-and-pull dynamic of Smith and Lawrence, who earned a nomination for best on-screen duo at the 1996 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

Watch Bad Boys on Freevee

The Shape of Water

Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer in ‘The Shape of Water’.

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This Best Picture-winning film follows an atypical love story. The Shape of Water (2017), directed by Guillermo del Toro, charts the unexpected tale of a shy cleaner and an underwater human-like creature during the 1960s. The friendship that turns romantic all happens in a lab facility that the main character quickly realizes is hostile to her new companion. The film packs an emotional punch with both suspense and tear-jerking moments.

Watch The Shape of Water on Freevee

Point Break

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in ‘Point Break’.

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Point Break is an occasionally zany undercover cop story starring Keanu Reeves as a federal agent tasked with infiltrating a bank-robbing gang, and Patrick Swayze as the kingpin of this criminal group. That said, it’s not an open-and-shut case because the so-called gang is a group of theft-obsessed surfers. The film follows Reeves as he tries to stop the bank robberies while also unintentionally falling in love with one of the members, mixing classic ’90s style with dramatic surfing stand-offs.

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The Last Waltz

Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Rick Danko, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson in ‘The Last Waltz’.

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Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz (1978) is a documentary about the dramatic last show of the beloved 1970s group simply called The Band. The performance that Scorsese filmed, which happened in 1976, featured guest artists, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison, making the piece nostalgic for all kinds of music fans.

Watch The Last Waltz on Freevee

Freaky

Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in ‘Freaky’.

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Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton star in this 2020 horror comedy that takes a new, darker twist on Freaky Friday. Newton plays a high school girl who becomes the target of the town’s serial killer, played by Vaughn. Switching up the typical slasher plot lines, the two main characters start to switch bodies back-and-forth, confusing the killer’s murderous intentions. Equal-parts suspense and laughs, Freaky is a funny, fresh take on a well-loved trope.

Watch Freaky on Freevee

The Graduate

Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft in ‘The Graduate’.

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The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, follows a young man just back from college who is seduced by a local housewife. Though it starts out as fun becomes complicated when Hoffman’s character also falls for his older lover’s daughter. The 1967 movie has a lot of drama and some laughs. It even inspired the 2005 Jennifer Aniston and Mark Ruffalo comedy, Rumor Has It…, in which Aniston’s character realizes the film is based on her family.

Watch The Graduate on Freevee

The Bourne Identity

Matt Damon and Franka Potente in ‘The Bourne Identity’.

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In this tale of missing memory, Matt Damon portrays a man who wakes up on an Italian beach with no recollection of who he is, expect his talents in combat and languages, which make him worry he may be a dangerous person. His situation becomes tricker when a band of assassins starts chasing him. The Bourne Identity (2002), also starring Julia Stiles, is an immersive story with the perfect amount of escapism.

Watch The Bourne Identity on Freevee

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’.

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This iconic horror mystery has inspired a long franchise and many spinoffs. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) follows a pair of siblings and their friends after a harmless visit to an old farmhouse turns into a fight for their lives. Horror fans will get a kick out of seeing one of the original slasher movies that paved the way for the now-popular genre.

Watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Freevee

Escape from New York

Kurt Russell in ‘Escape From New York’.

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Though John Carpenter’s Escape from New York (1981) was only a moderate box-office success, the movie has developed a dedicated following throughout the years. In the film, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a giant, walled-off maximum security prison, and terrorists hijack Air Force One to drop the president into the city. It’s up to Snake (Kurt Russell) to rescue the president and survive the dystopian, futuristic hellscape.

Watch Escape from New York on Freevee

Drowning Mona

Neve Campbell, Paul Schulze, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny De Vito, Mark Pellegrino, and Casey Affleck in ‘Drowning Mona’.

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In this 2000 comedy, Bette Midler plays Mona, a woman who has just died — and the police think it may have been murder. The movie shakes up the typical whodunit formula, focusing on a small town filled with tons of hilariously unlikeable characters — all of whom hated Mona and could easily be responsible for her death. The cast is full of talent, like Jamie Lee Curtis, Neve Campbell, Danny DeVito, Casey Affleck and Melissa McCarthy in one of her first roles.

Watch Drowning Mona on Freevee

The Blair Witch Project

Joshua Leonard in ‘The Blair Witch Project’.

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This 1999 horror classic is credited with creating the “found footage” genre. The flick follows its fictional filmmakers, three teenagers, as they explore the woods recording a documentary about the mythical Blair Witch. The trio document their quest to survive being stalked through the woods by a supernatural force, and despite its incredibly low budget, the project is loaded with suspense and terror. The Blair Witch Project turned into a box-office sensation and became one of the most iconic horror movies ever made.

Watch The Blair Witch Project on Freevee

Promising Young Woman

Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham in ‘Promising Young Woman’.

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Carey Mulligan was nominated for an Oscar, thanks to her starring role in this 2020 thriller. The actress stars as Cassie, a woman who seeks vengeance for her traumatic past. Joining Mulligan in the cast are Alison Brie, Jennifer Coolidge, Bo Burnham and Molly Shannon, among others. Promising Young Woman was nominated for five Academy Awards and won for Best Original Screenplay.

Watch Promising Young Woman on Freevee

Howl

Ed Speelers in ‘Howl’.

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When a commuter train makes an emergency stop in the woods shortly after departing London, the passengers discover they’re being stalked by werewolves. Starring Ed Speleers, the 2015 indie film was a hit at the U.K.’s FrightFest. Its stranded train makes for an inventive setting, giving Howl a unique edge over other werewolf stories.

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The Illusionist

Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in ‘The Illusionist’.

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Starring Paul Giamatti, Edward Norton and Jessica Biel, The Illusionist (2006) is a film of romance, mystery and magic. The story follows an illusionist and magician, played by Norton, as he navigates his fantastical life, finds love and works to solve a murder cover-up. Upon its release, critics praised the film’s actors and its immersive period setting.

Watch The Illusionist on Freevee

A Walk in the Woods

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte in ‘A Walk In The Woods’.

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Robert Redford and Nick Nolte bring travel writer Bill Bryson’s famous nonfiction book to life in this 2015 adaptation of A Walk in the Woods. Redford plays Bryson, who sets out to hike the Appalachian Trail with his ill-equipped buddy Katz (Nolte). Much like the book, the movie is filled with ups and downs the duo encounters on the trail, showing the true power of friendship. Also in the cast are Nick Offerman, Emma Thompson and Mary Steenburgen.

Watch A Walk in the Woods on Freevee

Crash

Larenz Tate and Ludacris in ‘Crash’.

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Crash (2004) surprised movie fans by taking home Best Picture at the 78th Academy Awards over the critically acclaimed Brokeback Mountain. While its win continues to spark debate, the dramatic crime movie is still impactful. Its large ensemble cast features Sandra Bullock, Ludacris and Don Cheadle, and the story follows a group of seemingly unrelated Los Angeles residents as they grapple with racism and classism. Though some argue that parts of the movie have aged poorly, others say it’s an important relic of American film history.

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Stir of Echoes

Kathryn Erbe and Kevin Bacon in ‘Stir of Echoes’.

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Stir of Echoes (1999) stars Kevin Bacon as a father who begins having psychic visions of a dead girl. He becomes obsessed with finding out who she is and what happened to her — but his quest leads him to discover secrets too close to home. Released just one month after The Sixth Sense, the movie was overlooked despite receiving good reviews from critics. It’s perfect for fans of paranormal movies and mysteries.

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Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke in ‘Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead’.

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Two brothers decide to rob their parents’ jewelry store, but when the heist goes horribly wrong, they’re forced to navigate both dangerous crimes and familial strife. The 2007 dark comedy features a nonlinear narrative and an ensemble cast including Ethan Hawke, Amy Ryan, Marisa Tomei and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Watch Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead on Freevee

Always at the Carlyle

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The 2018 documentary Always at the Carlyle centers on New York’s famed Carlyle Hotel. For decades, the hotel has been a hot spot for actors, fashionistas and cultural figures alike. In the film, a star-studded group of celebrities reminisce on how the hotel has impacted their lives and careers. Some of the famous faces in the documentary include George Clooney, Wes Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Anthony Bourdain, Sofia Coppola and more.

Watch Always at the Carlyle on Freevee

Secretary

James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal in ‘Secretary’.

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Long before 50 Shades of Grey, Maggie Gyllenhaal starred in Secretary (2002). Gyllenhaal’s role as a submissive secretary in a BDSM relationship with her boss, played by James Spader, was hailed as a breakthrough performance. Because of the movie’s plot, and considering that Spader’s character was named Edward Grey, many have speculated that Secretary inspired E.L. James to write 50 Shades of Grey.

Watch Secretary on Freevee

Grizzly Man

Timothy Treadwell in ‘Grizzly Man’.

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Werner Herzog received a slew of awards for his 2005 documentary Grizzly Man, which focused on the life and death of Timothy Treadwell, a bear enthusiast and documentary filmmaker who believed that humans could live among grizzly bears. Treadwell was visiting Katmai National Park in Alaska when he was killed by a grizzly bear in 2003. Through interviews and some of Treadwell’s final footage, the film pieces together his life and the aftermath of his death.

Watch Grizzly Man on Freevee

Charade

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in ‘Charade’.

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In this 1963 classic, Audrey Hepburn stars as Reggie, a woman living in Paris who discovers her husband has just been murdered and criminals are seeking his fortune — which she didn’t know existed. Charade treats audiences to a cat-and-mouse chase around France, and no character is who they seem. Joining Hepburn in the star-studded cast are Cary Grant and James Coburn, among others.

Watch Charade on Freevee

Frozen

Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers, and Emma Bell in ‘Frozen’.

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Psychological horror Frozen (2010) follows three friends who take the last ski lift up a mountain before their resort shuts down due to an incoming storm. As the resort closes and a blizzard moves in, the three are stuck on the lift, completely abandoned. Between the frigid cold and circling wolves below, the trio make life-and-death decisions to survive. Frozen stars Shawn Ashmore and Kevin Zegers, who both went on to star in The Rookie.

Watch Frozen on Freevee

The Ghost Writer

Ewan McGregor in ‘The Ghost Writer’.

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In The Ghost Writer (2010), Ewan McGregor stars as an author hired to work on the autobiography of a former British prime minister, played by Pierce Brosnan. But as he begins to write, it soon becomes clear the prime minister is involved in a global cover-up and everyone around him is in danger. The movie was a hit on the festival circuit in 2010 and took home an award at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.

Watch The Ghost Writer on Freevee

Buried

Ryan Reynolds in ‘Buried’.

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Claustrophobia, dread and terror combine in the 2010 indie thriller Buried. Ryan Reynolds plays an American living in Iraq who wakes up buried alive inside a coffin. Armed with little more than a lighter and a cell phone, he needs to pay a ransom in order to be freed. Buried received excellent reviews and Reynolds’ performance was heavily praised, earning the actor several nominations.

Watch Buried on Freevee

Hostel

Derek Richardson, Jay Hernandez, and Eythor Gudjonsson in ‘Hostel’.

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It’s gross, it’s grisly, it’s dark — Eli Roth’s Hostel (2005) became one of the most successful horror movies of the 2000s, helping to define an entire subgenre of slasher films. Hostel follows a group of backpackers in Eastern Europe as they become the targets of a torture club for millionaire sadists. It’s not for the faint of heart.

Watch Hostel on Freevee

When a Stranger Calls

Carol Kane in ‘When a Stranger Calls’.

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In the original 1979 horror classic, a young woman (Carol Kane) is babysitting her neighbor’s kids when she starts getting threatening phone calls. When she calls the police, they tell her, “The call is coming from inside the house.” A contemporary of Halloween (1978) and serving as the partial inspiration for Scream (1996), When a Stranger Calls is an absolute must-watch for horror fans.

Watch When a Stranger Calls on Freevee

Let Him Go

Diane Lane and Kevin Costner in ‘Let Him Go’.

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Based on the 2013 novel of the same name, the 2020 neo-Western Let Him Go follows two parents (Kevin Costner and Diane Lane) who discover their daughter is in an abusive relationship. After learning that their daughter’s new husband has kidnapped her and her son, the two set out to save them. The intense adventure elements and contemplations on fighting for family earned the movie high marks from critics.

Watch Let Him Go on Freevee

Prom Night

Jamie Lee Curtis and Casey Stevens in ‘Prom Night’.

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After the Halloween franchise, Prom Night (1980) is easily Jamie Lee Curtis’ second-most-famous horror film, helping her earn the “Scream Queen” title. In the movie, a group of high schoolers are terrorized by a masked killer at their prom — only to learn it’s all connected to an incident from their childhood. Prom Night became one of the biggest slasher movies of the ‘80s, receiving three sequels and a 2008 remake.

Watch Prom Night on Freevee

News of the World

Helena Zengel and Tom Hanks in ‘News of the World’.

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Set in 1870, a Confederate Civil War veteran (Tom Hanks) finds a child on the side of the road and is tasked with returning her to her family. Along the way, the duo observe the particular racial and political strife of the South after the Civil War. News of the World received four Oscar nominations and Hanks’ young costar, Helena Zengel, received a bevy of accolades for her performance, including a Golden Globe nomination.

Watch News of the World on Freevee

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