{"id":546092,"date":"2026-07-17T13:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/546092\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:31:13","slug":"3-new-to-prime-video-movies-to-stream-this-weekend-including-a-pair-of-matt-damons-very-best-movies-to-watch-before-the-odyssey-july-17-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/546092\/","title":{"rendered":"3 new to Prime Video movies to stream this weekend \u2014 including a pair of Matt Damon\u2019s very best movies to watch before \u2018The Odyssey\u2019 (July 17-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for new to Prime Video movies to watch over the weekend, then you\u2019ve got plenty of options. The streaming platform has recently bolstered its library with dozens of new arrivals, and I\u2019ve combed through the entire list to bring you a curated trio of personal highlights.<\/p>\n

Because it\u2019s \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d release weekend, it\u2019s no coincidence that two of my picks star Matt Damon, who headlines Christopher Nolan\u2019s new acclaimed historical epic. And even better, these aren’t run-of-the-mill Damon flicks; these are two of his very best works. And for those who want something totally different, I\u2019ve also found a ludicrously silly teen comedy.<\/p>\n

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These are the recently added Prime Video movies you need to watch this weekend; add them to your watchlist now if you\u2019re planning a movie night over the next couple of days.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s set to be a big weekend for Matt Damon, as the veteran actor headlines Christopher Nolan\u2019s \u201cThe Odyssey,\u201d which hits theaters today (Friday, July 17) and is tracking to earn an eye-watering amount of money. If you want to watch some of Damon\u2019s very best flicks before (or after) venturing out to see \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d for yourself, \u201cThe Martian\u201d is my first-choice pick.<\/p>\n

Based on Andy Weir\u2019s novel, this sci-fi adventure sees Damon play Mark Watney, an astronaut who is presumed dead during a hasty evacuation of the big red planet. Only Watney didn’t die, and he faces the prospect of finding a way to survive in the harshest of conditions and contact NASA so they can begin a rescue mission. It\u2019s thrilling stuff, and perfect for fans of \u201cProject Hail Mary,\u201d which was also based on an Andy Weir novel.<\/p>\n

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It almost feels silly trying to convince you to watch \u201cSaving Private Ryan.\u201d This epic war movie from director Steven Spielberg speaks for itself and is widely upheld as one of the greatest WWII films ever made. It deserves its sterling reputation, delivering a visceral war story that\u2019s emotional, triumphant, and consistently engaging. Plus, it packs an impressive cast led by Tom Hanks, with a supporting role for a certain Matt Damon as well.<\/p>\n

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Opening during the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach in June 1944, \u201cSaving Private Ryan\u201d follows a platoon of American soldiers who are given the task of locating the eponymous private so that he can be reunited with his grieving mother. Trekking across war-torn France, the men, led by Captain John Miller (Hanks), face numerous hardships, and as their numbers thin, start to question if the life of one man is worth such great personal sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Watch “Saving Private Ryan” on Prime Video<\/a> now<\/p>\n

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\u201cBottoms\u201d is one of the silliest movies I\u2019ve watched in years, and I say that very much as a compliment. It completely leans into the chaos, delivering irreverent humor at such a fast clip you might want to watch it twice just to catch all the jokes you\u2019ll miss the first time. It\u2019s also spearheaded by Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, which is a particularly strong selling point.<\/p>\n

Loveable losers PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Edebiri) are two teens out of place in their stereotypical high school where the football jocks serve as the ruling class. After a farcical series of events, they find themselves starting a fight club for girls, which is really a ruse to meet and hook up with popular cheerleaders. It all builds up to one of the most ridiculous finales you\u2019ll ever see, so strap in for a satirical comedy that proves silly can also be smart.<\/p>\n

Watch “Bottoms” on Prime Video<\/a> now<\/p>\n

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