Best new films on Amazon Prime Video UK
Blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and motorbike drama The Bikeriders are July's picks
Box Office hit Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Maze Runner's Wes Ball, is the stand-alone sequel to 2017's War of the Planet of the Apes. Set 300 years after the Human-Ape War's final battle, ape clans fight and enslave each other in search of the last of human technology. Kingdom follows a young ape (Owen Teague) as he attempts to rescue his clan from ape raiders.
Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy lead the cast of The Bikeriders, a gritty and compelling dive into motorcycle culture that’s based on the real-life Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Kathy (Comer) falls in love with club member Benny (Butler), unaware that he is the first choice of leader Johnny (Tom Hardy) to succeed him. As violent infighting breaks out under declining leadership, can Kathy and Benny - and their love - survive? Released only last month in UK cinemas, this film couldn't be fresher.
I Am: Celine Dion offers an intimate insight into life for the iconic singer, following her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Described as ‘a love letter to her fans’, the documentary follows her heartbreaking struggle to return to performing despite her debilitating condition, as she endures seizures and exhausting physical therapy. It features footage and music from Dion's four decades long career, as she explains her determination to return to her art.
Read on to view our latest Amazon Prime Video highlights, and check out our guides to Netflix documentaries and Disney Plus films.
The Bikeriders
Crime | Drama
2024 | Jeff Nichols | 116 mins
Summary:After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Science Fiction | Adventure | Action
2024 | Wes Ball | 145 mins | 12A
Summary:Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Action | Comedy | War
2024 | Guy Ritchie | 120 mins | 15
Summary:During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization – the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.
The Iron Claw
History | Drama
2023 | Sean Durkin | 132 mins | 15
Summary:The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net
Documentary
2022 | Dawn Porter | 98 mins
Summary:As Cirque du Soleil reboots its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt shutdown, performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night in Las Vegas. With unfettered access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic journey of the world's most famous circus act on its way back from the brink.
I Am: Celine Dion
Documentary | Music
2024 | Irene Taylor | 103 mins | 12A
Summary:A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
Back to Black
Music | History | Drama
2024 | Sam Taylor-Johnson | 122 mins | 15
Summary:The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
The First Omen
Horror
2024 | Arkasha Stevenson | 119 mins | 15
Summary:When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
The Fall Guy
Action | Comedy
2024 | David Leitch | 126 mins | 12A
Summary:Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Action | Adventure | Science Fiction
2024 | George Miller | 149 mins | 15
Summary:As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
