If you don’t know what to see among the long list of options offered Prime VideoHere we give you a little help on the most popular things on the streaming platform.
From classics that defined a generation to Christmas comedies, survival thrillers, young adult stories, festive adventures full of magic, stories of unexpected bonds and families on the verge of collapse, this ranking brings together options for those looking for nostalgia, adrenaline, tenderness or simply a good story that will captivate them from the first minute.
1. I am Betty, the ugly one
“Yo soy Betty, la fea” is a Colombian soap opera that premiered in its country of origin in September 1999, starring Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello in the roles of Beatriz and Armando. The production told the story of Betty, a young and brilliant economist who ends up signing up to be the head of a fashion company, with whom she eventually falls in love. A situation that Armando ends up exploiting to his advantage, but which, despite all odds, turns against him when he agrees with his secretary’s feelings. This soap opera, created by Fernando Gaitán Salom, achieved overwhelming success not only in Colombia but also internationally, reaching more than 180 countries and being dubbed in about 25 languages. In addition, it was the origin of several versions that emerged after its enormous fame, comprising 28 adaptations worldwide by 2010.
2. Ooh. What. Fun.
Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic but charming family together during the holidays. But this year, after planning a special trip with them, they make a mistake and leave them home alone. Fed up and belittled, Claire sets off on her own adventure. While her family searches for her, Claire discovers the magic of an atypical Christmas.
3. The Training of Polly McClusky (She Rides Shotgun)
After his release from prison, Nate must protect his daughter Polly from a dangerous gang who have put her life at risk. Together they embark on a violent and desperate escape through the desert as he teaches her how to survive in a brutal world. Along the way, father and daughter form a deep bond marked by redemption and mutual growth. Adaptation of Jordan Harper’s award-winning novel.
4. Arms up
When a job goes terribly wrong, a former cop and family man working as a Mafia henchman has one night to get his family out of town.
5. Maxton Hall: A World Between Us (Maxton Hall – The World Between Us)
Ruby Bell, a scholarship student, witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school. This inconvenience will force James Beaufort, an extremely arrogant millionaire heir, to deal with her. And for better or worse, James is determined to silence her, but their confrontation ignites an unexpected spark between them.
6. The Grinch
Every Christmas, the locals disrupt their peaceful solitude with ever more extravagant, garish and loud celebrations. When the Whos declare that they’re going to make Christmas three times as big this year, the Grinch realizes there’s only one way to regain some peace and quiet: steal Christmas. To do this, he decides to pretend to be Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and has a very special reindeer pull his sleigh. Meanwhile, in Whoville, a cute girl named Cindy-Lou, full of Christmas spirit, plans with her friends to meet Santa Claus when he visits on Christmas Eve to thank him for helping her hard-working mother. But as the magical night approaches, his good intentions threaten to come into conflict with the Grinch’s much more evil intentions.
7. Code: Red Suit (Red One)
After Santa Claus (codename: Red Suit) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s head of security must team up with the world’s most notorious bounty hunter on an action-packed globe-trotting mission to save Christmas.
8. Look
When compassionate 22-year-old Ainsley notices her shy, non-verbal eight-year-old neighbor Mira, she bonds with her and forms a sibling relationship. Their bond is threatened by Mira’s abusive parents when Ainsley puts herself in danger to protect her new friend.
9. Children’s games (playdate)
Brian has just been laid off from his job and is becoming a stay-at-home dad. He accepts another parent’s invitation to play, but he turns out to be a loose jerk.
10. Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
Christmas comedy in which a man wants to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) accidentally makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to improve his chances of winning, she casts a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc throughout the city. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three children must race against time to break Pepper’s spell, battle twisted magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
*Some titles may be repeated in the rankings because they are different episodes, seasons or installments. Likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide it.
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The advantage of this platform is that, in addition to offering series and films, it also allows the user free shipping and the use of their Prime Music platforms with music and podcasts as well as Prime Gaming, where there are exclusive games and a monthly subscription to a Twitch channel.
Although Prime Video mainly offers original content from Amazon Studiosalso allows its users to enjoy purchased content, but its catalog is smaller than that of other major competitors in the market such as Netflix and Disney+.
Some of his original productions have been preserved Oscar nominationsHighlighting the film Sound of Metal, which received two statuettes for best editing and best sound. Today it has more than 200 million users. Other titles to enjoy include Maradona: Blessed Dream, The Wheel of Time and The Rings of Powerbased on JR Tolkien’s saga “The Lord of the Rings”.
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