Featuring performances from Travis Scott, Lizzo, and Rosalía.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you know that in addition to getting free two-day shipping on your monthly supply of toilet paper you can also stream plenty of movies and TV shows for free as part of your subscription. And there are so many added each month. In October 2020, the new movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime include numerous Amazon original specials, movies, and series, a ton of classic movies from decades past, the return of NFL football, and a few extra special surprises.
This month, Amazon is unveiling the first half of its Welcome to the Blumhouse series of interconnected horror films. Co-produced by Blumhouse Television, the movies represent emerging and diverse voices in horror. There’s Black Box from director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr., The Lie from director Veena Sud, Nocturne from writer-director Zu Quirke, and Evil Eye from directors Elan Dassani and Rajeev Dassani and executive producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Amazon Prime Video is also offering previews of some of their premium channels this month, with select free content from the likes of Shudder, Sundance Now, Acorn TV, and more. Read on to find out a little more about some of the best movies and shows hitting Amazon in October, and to see their exact release dates.
A Knight’s Tale
This cult classic from 2001 is one of the most memorable films starring the late Heath Ledger. The then-21-year-old Ledger stars as a 14th Century peasant with dreams of becoming a knight. It may be a bit of a bittersweet watch today, but it still makes for a pleasant dose of nostalgia.
Streaming Oct. 1
Funny Girl
If you’re a fan of Barbara Streisand, then you owe it to yourself to check out the 1968 classic film that made her a movie star. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which also starred Streisand, the film tells the story of Broadway star Fanny Brice’s career and romances.
Streaming Oct. 1
Southside With You
This sweet acclaimed drama depicts the real-life first date between Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson in 1989. The pair would, of course, go on to become President and First Lady of the United States, but in this movie they are simply two young people getting to know one another.
Streaming Oct. 1
The Departed
The film that finally won Martin Scorsese his Oscar for Best Director remains one of the greatest gangster movies ever made. It also boasts a loaded cast, with great turns from Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, and more.
Streaming Oct. 1
Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror
Just in time for Halloween comes this eye-opening look at the history of Black America in horror films. From early blackface depictions to the trope of Black characters always dying first, this new doc will change the way you look at the genre.
Streaming Oct. 1
The Wedding Planner
Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star in this time-capsule of a 2001 rom-com. J. Lo is the titular wedding planner who falls in love with her latest client’s fiancé (McConaughey). It may not be the most prestigious film ever made ( it boasts a 16% on Rotten Tomatoes), but it’s definitely a guilty pleasure.
Streaming Oct. 1
Savage X Fenty Show: Vol. 2
Rihanna’s inclusive and intersectional fashion label is bringing its second original film to Amazon this month. Part fashion show, part art exhibit, and part concert, the second Savage x Fenty Show features stars like Travis Scott, Lizzo, and Rosalía.
Streaming Oct. 2
Welcome To The Blumhouse
This October will be extra spooky thanks to Amazon’s deal with horror producers extraordinaire, Blumhouse. Welcome to the Blumhouse consists of eight interconnected original horror films, with the first four debuting this month. Black Box and The Lie drop on Oct. 6, while Evil Eye and Nocturne debut a week later.
Streaming Oct. 6 & 13
Thursday Night Football
2020 has been distinct for its lack of normalcy, but the recent return of sports is helping to bring a modicum of stability back to people’s lives. And if you’re a football fan, then your Thursday nights are about to get a little more normal thanks to the return of the NFL to Amazon Prime this month.
Streaming Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29
Time
With people talking about social justice more than ever, now is the perfect time to check out this new original documentary. It follows activist Fox Rich as she attempts to free her husband Rob from prison, where he is serving a 61-year armed robbery sentence as a first offender.
Streaming Oct. 16
Truth Seekers
This goofy new series from British comedy duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost follows a pair of paranormal investigators (Frost and Samson Kayo) as they pursue ghost sightings and end up uncovering a world-threatening conspiracy.
Streaming Oct. 30
October 1
Movies
30 Days Of Night (2007)
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
Battlefield Earth (2000)
Blood Ties (2014)
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Eight Millimeter (1999)
Funny Girl (1968)
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Guess Who (2005)
Joe (2014)
John Carpenter’s Vampires (1998)
Killers (2010)
Kindred Spirits (2020)
La Sucursal (2019)
Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)
Mud (2013)
National Security (2003)
Next Level (2019)
Noose For A Gunman (1960)
Nurse (2014)
Quantum Of Solace (2008)
Raging Bull (1980)
Señorita Justice (2004)
Southside With You (2016)
Spaceballs (1987)
Species (1995)
Thanks For Sharing (2013)
The Big Hit (1998)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
The Departed (2006)
The Gambler Wore A Gun (1961)
The Grudge 3 (2009)
The Mask Of Zorro (1998)
The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
The Pianist (2003)
The Wedding Planner (2001)
Triumph Of The Spirit (1989)
Series
1992: Berlusconi Rising: Season 1 (Topic)
40 & Single: Season 1 (Urban Movie Channel)
America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump: Season 1 (PBS Documentaries)
Cisco Kid: Season 1 (Best Westerns Ever)
Cities of the Underworld: Season 1 (HISTORY Vault)
Cold Case Files Classic: Season 1 (A&E Crime Central)
Get Shorty: Seasons 1-3
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (Shudder)
Liar: Season 1 (Sundance Now)
Mrs. Wilson: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
Mystery Road: Season 1 (Acorn TV)
PNS Kids: Spooky Stories!: Season 1 (PBS Kids)
Tales of Tomorrow: Season 1 (Best TV Ever)
The Great British Baking Show: Season 1 (PBS Living)
The Loudest Voice: Season 1 (Showtime)
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
October 2
Specials
Bug Diaries Halloween Special – Amazon Original Special
Savage X Fenty Show: Vol. 2 – Amazon Original Special
October 6
Movies
Black Box – Amazon Original Movie (2020)
The Lie – Amazon Original Movie (2020)
The Transporter Refueled (2015)
Series
Mr. Robot: Season 4
October 8
Movies
Archive (2020)
Sports
Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
October 9
Movies
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Series
Chasing the Crown: Dreamers to Streamers – Amazon Original Series
October 10
Movies
Jack And Jill (2011)
October 13
Movies
Evil Eye – Amazon Original Movie (2020)
Nocturne – Amazon Original Movie (2020)
October 14
Movies
A Most Beautiful Thing (2020)
October 15
Movies
Halal Love Story (2020)
Playing With Fire (2019)
Sports
Thursday Night Football: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills
October 16
Movies
Time – Amazon Original Movie (2020)
Specials
What the Constitution Means to Me – Amazon Original Special
October 21
Movies
Cyrano, My Love (2019)
October 22
Sports
Thursday Night Football: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
October 23
Series
Mirzapur – Amazon Original Series: Season 2
October 26
Movies
What To Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
October 27
Movies
Battle Los Angeles (2011)
October 29
Movies
Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Sports
Thursday Night Football: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
October 30
Series
Truth Seekers – Amazon Original Series: Season 1
October 31
Movies
I’ll See You In My Dreams (2015)
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