The beginning of a new week means there’s plenty of fresh content to watch across the top streaming services. But knowing where to start, or even what movie to add to your watchlist, can feel just as overwhelming as hearing your alarm go off on a Monday morning. To save you the trouble (and frustration), I’ve used Prime Video’s top 10 as a handy place to start.
However, the downside of top 10 lists is that they don’t always represent the best movies available. Sometimes they’re packed with box office bombs or films that are trending for reasons other than quality. So, rather than simply picking the biggest titles, I’ve narrowed things down to the movies I’d genuinely recommend watching.
I’ve picked these recommendations from Prime Video’s top 10 as of Monday, July 13, 2026. It’s not the strongest lineup this week, but these three stand above the rest.
Best Prime Video top 10 movies to stream right now
‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)
My favorite movie of 2026 so far has to be “Project Hail Mary,” the visually stunning sci-fi space epic directed by acclaimed filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Adapted by screenwriter Drew Goddard from Andy Weir’s bestselling 2021 novel, the film is certainly one of the strongest entries in its genre in recent years. It’s an optimistic and engaging survival story that puts science at the centre of the action, balancing its big ideas with plenty of humor, emotion, and a focus on human connection.
Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) is a former science teacher who wakes up alone aboard a spaceship with no memory of how he got there or why he was sent into deep space. As fragments of his past return, he discovers he is part of a mission to investigate a mysterious phenomenon threatening Earth. With the fate of humanity depending on his discoveries, Grace must use his knowledge to uncover the truth and find a way home, but he won’t have to face the challenge alone when he encounters a new ally on his journey.
Watch "Project Hail Mary" on Prime Video now
‘The Sheep Detectives’ (2026)
Another strong movie in 2026’s lineup is “The Sheep Detectives,” a delightful mystery-comedy that had me in tears by the end. This truly deserved all the praise it received, not only because it’s a beautiful film with a meaningful story about grief, but also because it takes a completely absurd premise and treats its animal protagonists with real heart and distinct, relatable personalities. The film ends up being equally entertaining for adults and kids, offering a genuinely engaging detective puzzle.
George (Hugh Jackman) is a dedicated shepherd who spends his evenings reading murder mystery novels aloud to his flock, completely unaware that his animals can understand every single word. When George is suddenly found dead under highly mysterious circumstances, his exceptionally clever sheep realize he has been murdered. Armed only with the crime-solving logic they learned from his bedtime stories, the flock decides to take matters into their own hooves.
Watch "The Sheep Detectives" on Prime Video now
‘Moonfall’ (2022)
While I had high praise for the first two movies on this list, I’m recommending a weaker film purely for those who appreciate sci-fi disaster movies with great visuals, even if the storytelling suffers. “Moonfall” initially plays like a traditional 1990s disaster film before the final act takes a jarring pivot into bizarre sci-fi territory. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure for genre fans, and even though the plot makes very little sense and the script is lacking, it still allows you to completely switch off.
When a mysterious alien force suddenly strikes the Moon, it knocks it out of its regular gravitational orbit and sends it on a catastrophic, fast-decaying collision course straight toward Earth. With only three weeks left before total planetary annihilation, former astronaut Brian (Patrick Wilson), determined NASA executive Jocinda (Halle Berry), and conspiracy theorist KC (John Bradley West) are forced to team up. Together, this unlikely trio launches a desperate, last-ditch mission into deep space.
Watch "Moonfall" on Prime Video now
Prime Video top 10 movies right now
- "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
- "The Sheep Detectives" (2026)
- "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" (2026)
- "Ruthless" (2023)
- "Despicable Me 4" (2024)
- "Moonfall" (2022)
- "Battleship" (2012)
- "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" (2023)
- "A Working Man" (2025)
- "Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers" (2024)
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