If the “Master of Suspense” himself, Alfred Hitchcock, were still with us and making movies in 2025, I think they’d look a whole lot like “Drop.” This new thriller flick has huge Hitchcock energy, and that’s one of the biggest compliments I can give any movie in the popular thriller genre. Director Christopher Landon understood the assignment and nailed it perfectly.
Starring Meghann Fahy (who you may recognize from “The White Lotus”), it’s a consistently entertaining thriller movie, and while it doesn't radically depart from the genre fundamentals, it offers an engaging premise, plenty of suspense and just enough well-timed twists to keep viewers on their toes. Plus, it all builds to a high-stakes ending that fully commits to the bit.
"Drop" is by no means a perfect experience, but few movies released in 2025 have entertained me this much. Unfortunately, it largely came and went in the blink of an eye when it landed in theatres back in April, but the good news is that it’s just arrived on Prime Video, which I’m hoping will give it a second chance to score the larger audience it most definitely deserves.
So, if you’re looking for your next weekend watch on Prime Video, drop what you’re doing and go stream this tightly-wounded thriller with two very likable leads. Here’s why “Drop” on Prime Video is such an enjoyable watch.
What is ‘Drop’ about?
Violet Gates (Meghann Fahy) is reentering the dating scene after the death of her abusive husband. Having first date nerves and anxious about leaving her young son (Jacob Robison) at home, she needs a little encouragement from her sister, Jen (Violett Beane).
Convinced to give love a second chance, she arrives at the Chicago high-rise restaurant ahead of her date, charming photographer Henry (Brandon Sklenar). Things start well, Henry is the perfect gentleman, and he seems genuinely interested in Violet’s kid. Plus, he’s pretty darn dreamy.
However, the evening takes a darker turn when Violet gets a threatening text message informing her that masked assailants have taken her son and sister hostage. If she wants to see either of them alive again, she must complete one task: Murder her date.
You need to stream ‘Drop’ on Prime Video this weekend
“Drop” is one of those thriller movies that quickly reels you in on its core premise alone. The idea of being forced to complete a murderous task against your will is an excellent (and often used) setup for drama, suspense and tension.
The real joy in “Drop” is watching Violet attempt to outhink her tormentors. Yes, she’s willing to do anything to protect her family, but she’s also no killer and wants to find a way to free her loved ones without Henry paying the ultimate price. The situation itself is unimaginably nightmarish, but as a viewer, you can put yourself in Violet’s shoes and quickly root for her.
I also greatly appreciated the movie's pacing. "Drop" runs a relatively lean 95 minutes in length, and doesn’t run out of gas in that time. The momentum is well maintained, with new wrinkles sprinkled throughout, before leading into a bombastic finale that throws any sort of realism out the window in favor of a ludicrously over-the-top third act, which might not work for some viewers.
Another big advantage in the movie’s corner is that its big reveal actually makes sense. Of course, much of the fun of watching is playing a guessing game along with Violet as she tries to figure out the identity of her mysterious texter before it’s too late. When the mask is lifted, the culprit feels logical. This does perhaps mean you might guess the mastermind ahead of time, but I’d rather a “predictable” twist than one that comes out of left field.
The cherry on top of “Drop’s” well-crafted thriller credentials is that Fahy and Sklenar have great chemistry. On the evidence of their first date, Violet and Henry are clearly a great match, and even before things go south, I was invested in them as characters. Actually caring about the protagonists and wanting to see them survive just makes “Drop” a much richer experience.
Even if it’s doing little new with the thriller genre and gets a little silly towards the end, “Drop” is highly entertaining from start to finish, and that’s enough for me to wholeheartedly recommend it now that it’s arrived on Prime Video. And if you need more streaming recommendations, here’s a guide to everything new on the streaming service in November 2025.
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