These are the Absolute BEST Movies Included w/ Prime Video Right Now | Flick Connection

[@DarrenVanDam]

19. Cedar Rapids 18. The Recruit 17. Blow Out 16. The Color of Money 15. Cast Away 14. Beasts of the Southern Wild 13. Little Miss Sunshine 12. District 9 11. Rushmore 10. Unbreakable - The 6th Sense 9. Young Frankenstein 8. Platoon 7. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 6. 13 Assassins 5. Saving Private Ryan 4. Die Hard 3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 2. Raging Bull 1. Fargo Visit athleticgreens.com/flickconnection & get a 1 year supply of Vitamin D + 5 individual travel packs FREE with your first purchase!

[@patrickdottery789]

I got rid of prime they were charging me after I cancelled whole ordeal, but luckily I have seen all these movies and own 15 of them. DVDs are cheaper than any streaming service thanks to Rasputin records last music store around 10 for $10 on movies 10 years old or more. I just got the grey (L.N.) $4 not streaming anywhere

[@timothyreynolds6255]

Thanks. This list is is perfectly timed for my wife and I had already planned movie night at home. We only have Prime.

[@justaguy6100]

Ok there are three Korean movies I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention: Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, and Lady Vengeance. The Handmaiden is in there, too, right now. Your list is top flight, I won't argue that. I would have added (because I'm an older guy) Little Big Man and Mullholland Falls. Being the Ricardos, yeah it's an Amazon Original I get it, but it's very good, and got an Academy nom.

[@balatroaprilis7265]

3. THTNaTU is not free.

[@derekpeterson7412]

Great list! Surprised The Terminator didn’t make the list….? 🤔

[@brentbaldwin7923]

Saving Private Ryan really brought home the absolute hell our troops went through on D-Day, and the landing at Normandy. My father fought at the landing at Iwo Jima, and I watch Saving Private Ryan every few years in my dad's honor.

[@TheAtticradio]

Amazing movie really showed the futility of war. Very moving movie at different times. Very clever.

[@MarcusRefusius]

I always watch it before I vote.

[@benlozier3290]

Why not just watch the pacific or flags over Iwo Jim's? Lmao 'Merica!

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

"Look Away" is also on Amazon Prime right now. Definitely check it out.

[@reeldeal3227]

I have a Criterion copy of Blow Out, and agree that it is a gem. His films always end up in a place that is hard to predict when they start - such as Dressed to Kill (on HBO MAX right now). Thanks for all you do, Darren, by rekindling our love of classics (like this list), and updating us with newer films that are streaming.

[@annewatman677]

Dressed to Kill was great!

[@WyteRabit]

I LOVE Blow Out. It's easily, one of my favorite Travola movies. You forgot to mention that John Lithgow has a great role. I love Lithgow because you can watch one of his movies and suddenly realize.. "hey.. that's John Lithgow!" The diversity of his roles always amazes me. From Footloose, Harry and the Hendersons, Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, 2010, Twilight Zone, and the World According to Garp, he always plays such interesting characters that are often so different from the others.

[@InfiniteQuest86]

Definitely agree! Don't forget Cliffhanger! He's all over the place with his ability.

[@coha348]

@@InfiniteQuest86 or 3rd rock from the sun! Haha

[@alterego6075]

"I find your lack of faith disturbing." Vader was talking to Fox Lol

[@schnauzrrmom]

Blow Out is such a good movie! I was just a kid when it came out, saw it in the theater with my mom. She was a big fan of mystery and suspense, both books and films, so I was very well acquainted with Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock, Sherlock Holmes and the like from a very young age. I absolutely loved Blow Out! To me it was like a classic Hitchcock movie with some modern 80's technology. I watched it again a few years ago and it has indeed held up really well!! 👍

[@oldcougar65]

Blow Out was kind of a reworking of Blow Up, a British film of the mid 60's. It was totally mind blowing, based on a similar concept. FYI, it's a better flick, and it's also available on Prime.

[@RodgerRamjet]

highly recommend people try to watch "The Hustler" then "The Color of Money".. both are top notch, have drama galore, and just Superb acting from everyone in it.

[@HylianEvil]

Just in time for the weekend. I love watching your recommendations on Sunday morning haha

[@duke927]

Eli Wallach steals the show in TGTBTU as Tuco. Tuco at the gun shop (general store) is a classic.

[@porchfyre612]

Bruce Willis wasn't in Honeymooners lol. He was in Moonlighting.

[@brainiac31K]

All good choices. Side note: Blow Out was said to be DiPalma’s homage to Antonioni’s seminal 60’s swinging London hit Blow Up.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

YES!!!!! I was going to post ans ask how many thought Blowout was taken directly from Blowup!!!!!! Whether an homage or, um, something else, the original was haunting, the ending especially!!!!!!!

[@whatthesithisthis7523]

This is an amazing list, love your videos, keep’em coming. I think Blow Out is the only I’ve not seen, and I need to change that

[@RobG1729]

The year after 13 Assassins, Takashi Miike directed Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, the first 3D film to be screened at Cannes.

[@DarrenVanDam]

Blade of the Immortal and First Love are 2 other Mikke flicks on Prime, or at least they were recently.

[@Tater4200]

these movies TRULY have people in them. it's just amazing that almost all of them had lines.

[@ronwiles5172]

Two amazing Korean films that made it to my top 10: No Tears for the Dead and the Man from Nowhere

[@BrianReeves2]

Part of why Young Frankenstein looks so classic is they used many actual props from the 1931 film.

[@tommullin5154]

Great list of films Darren. I have noticed the sparse pickings for movies available on Amazon Prime lately. These are all good picks. I will say it: 'Young Frankenstein' is Mel Brooks' best film. Co-written by Gene Wilder... so that helps. Brilliant film. Always makes me laugh. I'll watch it wherever, whenever and from any point in the film to the end. Hilarious. I put 'Unforgiven' above 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' for all-time best western film. 'Blow Out' is a great thriller film from DePalma. Filmed in Philadelphia. I have to check out '13 Assassins'. I love Miike's other films, so this one will get a viewing soon. Thanks.

[@too_fond_of_books]

Great list! District 9, Castaway, Little Miss Sunshine, Die Hard, Unbreakable, Sixth Sense, Fargo, Platoon, & Saving Private Ryan are excellent movies! I'd rewatch all those movies. Just FYI, Bruce Willis was in Moonlighting not Honeymooners. Lol! Although there was one Moonlighting episode where it was Honeymooners parody.

[@hob976]

13 Assassins is one of my 2 favorite movies of all time. True Romance is the other.

[@jpgcne]

Blow Out is such a good movie. Was glad you had this on your list

[@Haldurson]

The only movie on this list that I can't recall ever seeing is 13 Assassins, which I now have to check out. So many great movies on your list, some of which I now have to go back and rewatch.

[@kenstable1433]

13 assassins rocks.

[@zuluwarrior2888]

The ending is amazing.

[@ecbrown6151]

Oh you are in for a serious treat

[@Haldurson]

I watched the movie over two days. I was watching it late in the evening at first. I gave up on it after watching the scenes with the woman who's limbs had been chopped off, followed shortly by a scene where the antagonist fires arrows at the family, seemingly for fun. I had to stop the movie and went to bed. And then I had a nightmare that was inspired by those scenes that is not worth reliving by relating here. The next day I decided to continue watching. While those early scenes were a bit too much for me, the rest of the movie was great. It definitely was very much like The Seven Samurai and (of course) The Magnificent Seven. I thought that the cinematography was incredibly beautiful, and the ending was quite poetic (though I thought that there was no other way it could have ended). As much as I liked the rest of the movie, I'm not sure I could recommend it to people in good conscience without a strong warning. This movie joins the category in my mind of movies that you definitely should watch only once and never revisit again. I include in that category "A Clockwork Orange" and "Requiem for a Dream". And now, "13 Assassins".

[@davidlancaster1346]

Number 8, 7, & 6 are three of my favorite movies. I agree with your take on Gene Wilder. One of my all-time favorite comedic actors. And yes, highly underappreciated actors especially today. I bought 13 assassins on DVD the day it was released just so I could watch it sooner.

[@skipsteel]

Saving Private Ryan, Hands down top 5 if not #1of the Best war flicks made to date. It's Brutal, Visceral, Brave, Fearful, Super Tragic, and yes the effects were very well done.

[@teresab5842]

Darren another diverse and well crafted list for film buffs. ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ deserves its own List as a feel good movie that also tackles hard hitting issues like mental illness. The pageant dance scene never gets old! (Grampa wins the best dance choreographer 🥇😉 )

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

If you like "Little Miss Sunshine", you also might like "Burn Your Maps".

[@teresab5842]

@@UnlikelyToRemember thank you! I will check it out 🤩

[@luxurybuzz3681]

Steve Carell is the only one with depression

[@DannyHustle]

Moonlighting bro. Bruce Willis was funny in Moonlighting as David Addison. The Honeymooners was Jackie Gleason playing Ralph Kramden. Great episode! I’m looking forward to checking some of these out.

[@linnerlu]

Thank you! 😆

[@enochroot9438]

Some brilliant movies on that list..Unbreakable, O Brother where art thou. the good the bad & the ugly, Platoon, among my personal faves....The latest James Bond movie is now free on Prime too

[@spinynorman9068]

Darren, You are the man. I have enjoyed almost all of your movie recommendations. You have a great eye for quality cinema. Thank you! Keep going, dude. You are the best movie critic on KZbin. Ps: The best Coen Bros film is still Miller's Crossing. Best performance in any Coen Bros film: Gabriel Byrne. It is the best performance of Byrne's career. Best set design. Best screenplay. Best supporting cast. Best quotable lines.

[@buddylee19082]

@Flick Connection As always, I love and appreciate the list... Great stuff man. I also want to say, in reference to your comment about Prime Video focussing more on their "Original Series" stuff, that some of those series are pretty decent; BUT, in particular, their most recent Amazon Studios flick, "All the Old Knives"..... WOW. I'm sure you've seen it by now and this was definitely something special. Probably not very rewatchable, once you know the twist, but man that first go through this flick was excellent! So I say all that just to say that, to some degree I understand Amazon's decision to focus more on their original material.

[@patrickprucha5522]

shawshank redemption was one of my favorite films as well.

[@juliescott317]

You did it again, Young Frankenstein is in my top 5 favorite movies! I quote it All. The. Time. "Abby Normal" "You mean, ab-normal?" "Yes, that sounds right" Ahahahahahahaha Classic. If you can, watch the gag reel for that movie, oh my gosh, and apparently Igor biting the minks was ab-libbed. I could go on....I won't.

[@merrillhess5626]

A bit of trivia. The character Tommy Johnson in Oh Brother, Where Art Thou is loosely based on the "devil at the crossroads" story of blues legend Robert Johnson. Tommy was played by blues musician Chris Thomas King.

[@timothyreynolds6255]

Thanks. This list is perfectly timed as my wife and I already planned a movie night at home tonight.

[@Jeellis55]

Been a fan of yours for the last year or so; we tend to have similar tastes. But you've killed it the last few videos when you mentioned Paul Walker's Running Scared and then Beasts of the Southern Wild in this video. I've been a huge supporter/fan of those movies since I saw them.

[@dawnmagee3354]

So many great movies! I've seen almost all of them so I'll just chew through the couple I haven't and rewatch a few of my all time favs. I ❤️❤️❤️ Diehard! Always find it entertaining! You said honeymooners for Bruce Willis but I think you meant Moonlighting. Thanks for all the do Darren!

[@originalsuki]

Moonlighting! You beat me to it :)

[@dawnmagee3354]

@@originalsuki I'm old. I used to love that show! And Bruce Willis still had hair. 😉

[@TorrentFiend10]

Another great list. Every single one of these is a good pic. The last few videos have been very very good recommendations. Keep up the great work. Keep them coming. Much appreciated. Thanks.

[@thecrown11]

Great work brother…as always. This list has encouraged me to revisit a few movies it’s been too long since I’ve last seen. I know you love your movies, but I’d love a top TV shows list soon…? Your recommendation of Mr Inbetween was absolutely spot on! I live in Australia and I’d never even heard of it - it’s amazing, great call!

[@alternativerohde]

I’ve seen many of the movies on this list - Blow Out is one that I would recommend. And I’ve been into action flicks lately - the kind of movie that keeps your attention but you don’t have to think too hard about while watching - so a rewatch of The Recruit was also in order, as was a first viewing of Battleship (I think that was in another of your lists). But can you believe that I had not yet seen Cast Away? You are definitely right about how the ending will hit differently depending on where you are in life.

[@jessty5179]

You have a very wide scope sir! And the way you talk about those movies is very accurate. Thank you for that great selection.

[@debbieebbiebobebbie]

Same, District 10 (or whatever) is my #1 most anticipated sequel probably ever.

[@SEAKPhotog]

Once Upon a Time in the West tops TGB&U for me, but not by much. I've never seen 13 Assassin's or Raging Bull (don't know how I've never seen that one). Thanks for tips.

[@DarrenVanDam]

I agree w/ you about Once Upon a Time. Makes me think you'll probably love 13 Assassins and it sounds like you already know you're way behind on Raging Bull.

[@KR-sh6rm]

Solid recommendations! Updating my Prime watch list now! 👍😁

[@subeler15]

Bravo, I love your list, I got excited about revisiting lost favorites and discovering new ones!!

[@shannonbee]

Thank you mate,I'm sat here wondering what to find to watch.🤗🇬🇧

[@dc1939]

you mightve omitted mention if it cause its not strictly an actioner so much as a thriller, but McTiernan also did Hunt For Red October - for me his best work after Die Hard

[@juliescott317]

Hell yes! I absolutely LOVED District 9! Still craving that sequel! Such a badass movie!

[@bobjolly7795]

Thank you.... I really appreciate your recommendations... it saves me a lot of time and energy

[@DarrenVanDam]

You are so welcome!

[@andreashaynes3346]

That was superb, Darren. You have selected the choicest movies and delivered a great synopsis of each one. District 9 and Fargo are the highlights. Just watching Ninja Assassin on Prime at the moment. Rain’s performance in the lead role is outstanding. Many thanks for sharing this FLICK CONNECTION with us 👌👌👌

[@PianomanNikko]

Ninja Assassin is so underappreciated. Love that one.

[@heatherbaker3903]

I have entire lists built solely on your recommendations. Love your taste in movies and love Flick Connection!

[@wnk1984]

I always truly love your suggestions, and this list is no exception. The only film I wanted to ask you about is The Joy Luck Club. It's currently available on prime video. This is only my opinion, but I believe this movie should belong on this list. I actually hadn't seen it until around 2014, but I've seen it 3 times since then and I think it's one of those films that is terribly underappreciated. I just wanted to get your thoughts on that, if possible. Many thanks! 😀

[@cgirl111]

If you liked the movie you should try the book. Written by Amy Tan.

[@FTA4evr]

#4 Not the Honeymooners, Moonlighting. No big deal.

[@fishpierce7851]

The Hustler, The Color of Money, The Queen's Gambit and The Man Who Fell To Earth were all sourced from the novels of Walter Tevis. All good reads and good adaptations.

[@whyarewealwaysyelling]

The best thing about watching movies is not reading books

[@markfaby3130]

Citations, pls.

[@patgessner1853]

The Queens Gambit was terrific and I just rewatched The Man Who Fell to earth - really good

[@chrish4274]

The Hundred-Foot Journey. The best film I never heard of. Produced by Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. A beautiful, unknown cast except for Helen Mirren (who was great). A drama for the whole family.

[@AI-mg3hy]

Just watched Afflicted. Definitely worth checking out.

[@fw1421]

I agree with Blow Out. I saw this in the theatre way back when an loved it.

[@jamestnov41945]

Great list Darren. District 9 is a top pick.

[@thekevmeister77]

I'm really appreciating some of these - blow out, color of money, & the recruit in particular.

[@54tristin]

Unbreakable is my favorite movie …..bar none. The relationship between him and his son, is more important than the main plot.

[@leonnahofer9138]

I’m so glad you love two of my favorite Asian movies. Ichy the Killer and the Audition are fantastic movies to watch!!

[@nerdjournal]

I don't know if Amazon is giving up on movies. But they seem to be positioning toward the original content and being a platform for smaller productions. It still has more movies by far than any other service. Due to just about anyone being able to put their movie on there. It's an amazing place to search for homebrew-style movies and horror. Very low budget.

[@cahenglish]

Darren, here's a recommendation, probably not for your channel but for you. I say that because it's very challenging to watch. The Isle, 2000, directed by Kim Ki-duk. Very - so very - dark, subtitles (from Korean), characters that you observe but cannot identify with, small, etc. etc. One of the compelling parts, at least for me and IMHO, is the that location is one of the characters. Anyway, watch at your own risk and (maybe), "you're welcome."

[@tomhowell544]

Maybe an episode focus on just episode series. Here are 3 of my recent views worth a review. SAS Rouge Heroes, Mindhunter se2 and Watchman. Love your channel - keep it up

[@ONeaux]

Beast of the southern wild AND little ms sunshine could easily be higher on the list but Good list as always ☺️

[@RodgerRamjet]

Young FrankenStein............ can be seen 20 times... and you will either laugh even more, OR, you will be repeating the lines back to the screen, because you love this movie so much. Woof............

[@cynthiastrawbridge6376]

Thank you. Very good video. No complaints. Good morning 🌞

[@DocZom]

Gotta say, you hit the ball out of the park with this list. I have seen every movie on this list save one, and every one of them is worth investing the time in... even Little Miss Sunshine.

[@treytilley333]

Never seen Fargo and I’m 30. I guess it’s about time I give it a try.

[@ciaranosullivan9352]

Please do.i remember watching it in a packed theater/cinema,when I lived in Manhatten back in 1996.nothing like watching a great film with a full audience.

[@gmarthews]

Bruce Willis was in Breakfast of Champions with Nick Nolte - I love that movie!

[@citizenx3801]

Darren, you're a master at movie reviews and recommendations. Wow, always killing it.

[@herenowjal]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for making the effort to find the BEST movies w/ Prime Video right now ... I recognize the challenge and really appreciate you taking the time to find these Gems on Prime Video ...

[@skinwalker_]

100% agree on Fargo it’s brilliant with rewatch value. But it’s one of the recommendations I’ve had the most push back on. It’s a love it or hate it movie.

[@WittlessWonder]

Hey, just wondering what kind of headset you use for movie watching. Think you mentioned that you use that in a vid. Thnx :)

[@freegadflyathome]

Beasts of the southern wild is so underrated. One of the most beautiful movies in every way. ♥️

[@lesliestar6344]

Have to disagree, in that I feel "Once Upon a Time in The West" was "the epitome of Leone' movies". I saw it the week it came* out & was "blown away". It's probably my "all tome favorite movie". *what an event; they even passed out a "program about it", when my Dad & I got our tickets. Never remember that happening before, or really, since!

[@keithclemons4154]

Great list as always….although…Bruce Willis was in “Moonlighting” not “The Honeymooners”..:😂

[@sage_forensics_2261]

The Recruit is fantastic! Farrell is a CIA recruit in this movie, so if you like the spy-movie genre you won't be disappointed. Lots of other great movies on this list, but I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on it just b/c it's further back on the list. I rewatched it multiple times back in the day. The Bourne movies came out around that time, too, and I rewatched those multiple times as well. Great list, DVD!

[@dap9387]

Blow Out is Amazing! Have loved it since I saw it in the Theater!!

[@sheilabarfield3849]

Great choices and commentaries on these films. First time viewing this channel - will return.

[@tonynorris9139]

Not sure what's happening here, but none of your recommendations are available to me in the UK, except to buy. 'tis a pity because a couple that I have not seen look really worthwhile.

[@davethunderbolt9024]

13 assassins is amazing! I think it ranks among the all time great final battles in film history.

[@Ekalb2000]

Good list. 13 Assassins is amazing!

[@williamcancilla4615]

Bro you are doing God's work with these recommendations. I wake up one morning not knowing what to watch because I have no movies to not knowing what to watch because I have so many movies.

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

I would really like to see you rank the movies from the Cohen Brothers

[@kimberlyjames4160]

Bruce Willis was in "Moon lighting" not "Honey Mooners" I enjoy your commentary and recommendations.

[@bgregg55]

Excellent choices & pretty much 100% in agreement.

[@leesimpson1677]

13 Assassins is available on Amazon, but is a pay for view title in the UK.

[@shmoonuf2566]

Young Frankenstein is a TOTAL FAMILY CLASSIC growing up in my household! As well as TG, TB & the Ugly. I’ve raised my kids on Oh Brother, great lines & funny phrases. Will check out 13 Assassins. Francis Mcdormick is AMMMAAZING in Fargo! Great List! Thank you & Looking Good! (With total respect to ur wife)

[@jmchez]

"Well, isn't this a geographical oddity? A town that's two weeks from everywhere!"

[@edwardmorgan8371]

Thirteenth warrior was surprisingly good Antonia banderas movie. Worth a look

[@devonbrian2184]

I love how you describe movies. Being someone who always has trouble finding her words, I admire it. And I've seen Jason Schwartzman play the drums live... Killer 🥁🤘🏼. Bruce Willis was in Moonlighting, not Honeymooners 😄. Fabulous show.

[@paulandlesson]

Sir, you've created a wonderful Channel. Your time and effort do not go unappreciated.

[@milrtp101]

Bruce Willis was in Moonlighting. Not the Honeymooners. Thanks for the good suggestions though!

[@sallycapotosto6927]

So, I was just on Prime and watched a Jackie Chan movie (Kung Fu Yoga) that I haven't seen in a long time (it was cute - LOTS of CGI) but afterwards I was just perusing the "Free to Watch" lists and I saw Odd Thomas as well as Boon Dog Saints which is my absolute favorite movie of all time. Just thought you might like to know. Since you asked...

[@andymendez7710]

the stunt in blow out where the jeep drives through the parade crowd is insane, hard to believe no one was seriously hurt or killed.

[@TheXanthoman]

Andy davis , the guadian , kevin costner , sela ward , ashton kutcher

[@twobears2011]

Moonlighting. Not Honeymooners. Not that anyone wants to binge watch The Honeymooners or Moonlighting

[@DarrenVanDam]

This man is correct on all points.

[@Kodeekat]

Boy, that Algae-1 looks YUMMY...

[@jamestnov41945]

Great list Darren. I loved District 9 and Fargo.

[@FastingStarChanelNo5]

Yeah I dont go for the amazon made movies. This is way better than the ones that just use clips and dont tell you any of the movie genres or hint at the plotlines. I fast & eat keto, no leafy greens for me bc they are sprayed w/pesticides like crazy. Thx!

[@poewitx]

It’s funny you said Willis was in the HONEYMOONERS, he was in MOOMLIGHTING🙃

[@RawJur]

It's funny how you misspelled moonlighting in a comment meant to point out a mistake

[@poewitx]

@@RawJur hilarious, good eye😂

[@djnickpeters]

The Usual Suspects is also available to watch on Amazon Prime.