Need a little help finding your next Prime Video watch? If you're in serious need of some streaming inspiration or just can't face scrolling through everything new to Prime Video this December, here's a handful of trending movies worth adding to your watchlist.
Like all the best streaming services, Prime Video is home to a massive, ever-changing library of movies (and TV shows), which can make narrowing down your choice a real headache. If you turn to the Prime Video top 10 to see what everyone's watching lately, you might end up stumbling on a new hit or an old favorite — or, right now, you could be tempted into streaming a real dud (looking at you, "Red One").
Best movies in the Prime Video top 10 right now
'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
Clearly, loads of Prime Video subscribers have been returning to their festive favorites in recent weeks, as Ron Howard's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" continues to be one of the most-streamed movies on the platform.
While I'm sure most people know the story already, this Christmas classic sees Jim Carrey embodying Dr. Seuss' iconic green grouch to life in live-action. In this holiday caper, the Grinch descends from his Mount Crumpit home to ruin Christmas in order to get his revenge on the cheery residents of Whoville... but one youngster, Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) suspects the Grinch might not be the miser that he appears to be.
Stream "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on Prime Video now
'Merv'
Look, maybe I'm just susceptible to seeing a sweet pup steal the limelight, but I was genuinely surprised at the reception Prime Video's newest original holiday movie, "Merv," earned from critics. It's by no means going to trouble my top 10 list of movies from 2025, but it's a sweet enough rom-com that makes for perfect easy viewing for the season.
"Merv" revolves around Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox), a couple who recently went their separate ways. And that split's taken a real toll on poor old Merv. To try and get their shared pup out of his funk, Russ whisks him away on a boys' trip to a doggy beach in Florida — a boys' trip that Anna crashes unexpectedly. As the trio spend time together, and Merv starts to emerge from his shell again, there are hints that, maybe, Anna and Russ' spark could reignite...
Stream "Merv" on Prime Video now
'Wicked: Part One' (2024)
If you're looking to dodge the Christmas films on your next movie night, and you somehow dodged the phenomenon that was "Wicked" last year, then Jon M. Chu's movie musical adaptation is the pick for you.
This first (and arguably superior) movie in the two-part saga brings the legendary stage musical to life in wonderful fashion. Taking us back to the Land of Oz, "Wicked" takes us back before Dorothy set foot on the yellow brick road to explore the early days of the would-be Wicked Witch, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). She ends up enrolled at Shiz University and rooming with popular roommate, Galinda (Ariana Grande). It boasts powerhouse performances from both leads (and Jonathan Bailey!) plus plenty of movie magic besides: it's a real musical treat.
Stream "Wicked" on Prime Video now
Prime Video top 10 movies right now
- "Oh. What. Fun." (2025)
- "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)
- "Merv" (20205)
- "Red One" (2024)
- "Wicked" (2024)
- "Playdate" (2025)
- "Candy Cane Lane" (2023)
- "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" (1954)
- "Christmas Cartoons: 14 Christmas Cartoon Classics - 2 Hours of Holiday Favorites" (2016)
- "The Family Stone" (2005)
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