If you’re looking for some great movies to watch this February 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, here’s a list of the top 10 to help you narrow down your choices.
Cast:
Benicio del Toro, Frances McDormand, Adrien Brody
Plot Summary:
The French Dispatch is a comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson and set at an American newspaper’s office in 20th-century Paris. The film follows the lives and adventures of the journalists working at the office as they create a special edition of their publication, “The French Dispatch.” The movie features an ensemble cast, including Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Owen Wilson, and many more.
Cast:
Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Mathieu Amalric
Plot Summary:
Sound of Metal is a drama film directed by Darius Marder that follows the story of Ruben Stone (played by Riz Ahmed), a drummer in a heavy metal band who suddenly begins to lose his hearing. As he grapples with this sudden and devastating loss, Ruben is forced to confront his addiction and find a new sense of purpose in life. With the help of a recovering addict and friend, Lou (played by Olivia Cooke), Ruben enters a community of deaf individuals and begins to learn American Sign Language, immersing himself in a new world of communication and experience.
Cast:
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Morgan Freeman
Plot Summary:
Coming 2 America is a comedy film and a sequel to the classic 1988 film, “Coming to America.” The movie brings back Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, the prince of the African nation of Zamunda, who is now set to become king. However, he discovers that he has a long-lost son living in America and sets out on a journey to find him. Along with his trusted friend and confidant, Semmi (played by Arsenio Hall), Prince Akeem travels back to Queens, New York, where he discovers a grown-up son named Lavelle (played by Jermaine Fowler) and the challenges that come with being a father.
4. Dune (2021)
Cast:
Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet, Stellan Skarsgård
Plot Summary:
Dune is a science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the classic novel by Frank Herbert. The film takes place in the distant future and follows the journey of a young man named Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet), who must reclaim his family’s heritage and save his planet, Arrakis, from those who would exploit its valuable resource, a substance known as “spice.” With the help of his mentor, Thufir Hawat (played by Jared Harris), and the indigenous Fremen people of Arrakis, Paul sets out to challenge the oppressive rule of the House Harkonnen and the evil Emperor Shaddam IV (played by Josh Brolin).
Cast:
Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May
Plot Summary:
Nomadland is a drama film directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Frances McDormand. The film follows the journey of a woman named Fern (played by McDormand), who, after the death of her husband and the economic collapse of her town, sets out to explore the American West as a modern-day nomad, living out of her van and working seasonal jobs. Along the way, she meets other nomads and learns about their unique lifestyles and the sense of community that they have built.
Cast:
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto
Plot Summary:
The Little Things is a crime thriller film directed by John Lee Hancock and stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. The film is set in 1990s Los Angeles and follows the story of two law enforcement officers, veteran Sheriff Deputy Deke (played by Washington) and ambitious Detective Jim Baxter (played by Malek), who are on the hunt for a serial killer. The two officers, who come from very different backgrounds, must put their differences aside and work together to catch the elusive killer, whose brutal crimes are leaving a trail of victims throughout the city.
Cast:
Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig
Plot Summary:
Wonder Woman 1984 is a superhero film set in the DC Comics universe and is the sequel to 2017’s “Wonder Woman.” The film is directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman. The film is set in the year 1984 and finds Diana living a quiet life in Washington, D.Barbara Ann Minerva (played by Kristen Wiig), a meek and underconfident archaeologist who acquires powers after coming into contact with an ancient artifact. Meanwhile, a charismatic con artist named Maxwell Lord (played by Pedro Pascal) gains the ability to make people’s wishes come true and begins to use his powers for personal gain, causing chaos and destruction in his wake. As the two women embrace their new abilities and clash with each other, Wonder Woman must step in to stop them and save the world from their dangerous actions.
Cast:
Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino
Plot Summary:
News of the World is a Western drama film directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Tom Hanks. The film is set in 1870, five years after the end of the Civil War, and follows the story of Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (played by Hanks), a former Confederate soldier and now a veteran newsreader who travels from town to town reading the news of the world to local residents. One day, Captain Kidd is asked to transport a young orphan girl named Johanna (played by Helena Zengel) to her surviving relatives, hundreds of miles away from the place she was found. The two embark on a dangerous journey through the dangerous and untamed frontier, facing numerous challenges and forming an unlikely bond along the way.
9. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Cast:
Sacha Baron Cohen, Danny Flaherty, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Plot Summary:
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a historical drama film directed by Aaron Sorkin and stars an ensemble cast including Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Jeremy Strong, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The film is based on the real-life events surrounding the trial of seven anti-war activists, who were charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot in the aftermath of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The film follows the courtroom drama as the defendants, who come from different backgrounds and hold differing political views, stand together and fight for their rights and freedom in the face of a biased and unjust justice system.
Cast:
Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge
Plot Summary:
One Night in Miami is a historical drama film directed by Regina King and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, and Leslie Odom Jr. The film is based on a play of the same name and takes place on February 25, 1964, following the historic victory of boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) over Sonny Liston. The film follows a fictionalized account of a real-life meeting that took place between Cassius Clay, civil rights leader Malcolm X, football star Jim Brown, and singer Sam Cooke, as they gather to celebrate Clay’s victory and discuss the future of the Civil Rights Movement.