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October is shaping up to be a great month for movie nights on Prime Video<\/a>, with plenty of new additions worth adding to your watchlist. But with so many movies being added, it can be difficult to know which ones are actually worth your time. That\u2019s where Rotten Tomatoes can be useful. While a high Tomatometer score doesn\u2019t automatically mean a movie will be your new favorite, it\u2019s a pretty good starting point when you\u2019re scrolling through hundreds of titles trying to decide what to watch.<\/p>\n

To make things a little easier, I\u2019ve picked out five movies on Prime Video in October that all have a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% or higher. These aren\u2019t necessarily the newest movies around, but they\u2019re all critically acclaimed films that have earned their place on the service. So, if you\u2019re looking for something new to watch on Prime Video this month, these five movies are well worth checking out.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Godfather\u2019 (1972)<\/p>\n

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What it’s about: \u201cThe Godfather\u201d follows the powerful Corleone crime family in postwar New York, led by patriarch Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When Vito refuses to become involved in the drug trade, a violent conflict erupts between the Corleones and rival Mafia families. His youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), initially determined to stay away from the family business, is gradually pulled into the conflict and begins his transformation into the new head of the family.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: If you\u2019ve somehow never seen it, \u201cThe Godfather\u201d is absolutely worth watching for its incredible performances, gripping story and unforgettable characters. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino are particularly outstanding, while Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s direction gives the film a distinctive, atmospheric style. It\u2019s also one of those movies that has had a huge influence on cinema, making it essential viewing for any film fan.<\/p>\n

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%<\/a>
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\u2018Pearl\u2019 (2022)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Horror<\/p>\n

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What it’s about: A young woman named Pearl (Mia Goth) is living with her sick father and domineering mother on an isolated Texas farm in 1918. Desperate to escape her lonely life, she dreams of becoming a movie star and believes an upcoming audition could be her chance to leave. But as her frustrations grow, her dreams begin to collide with her increasingly violent impulses, sending her down a dark and disturbing path.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: I\u2019d recommend \u201cPearl\u201d for its striking Technicolor-inspired visuals, unsettling atmosphere and Mia Goth\u2019s incredible lead performance. It\u2019s a horror movie with plenty of gore, but it\u2019s also a fascinating character study about ambition, loneliness and obsession. If you enjoyed \u201cX,\u201d this prequel adds even more depth to one of its most memorable characters.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%<\/a>
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\u2018Skyfall\u2019 (2012)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Spy thriller<\/p>\n

What it’s about: James Bond (Daniel Craig) is sent on a mission that goes disastrously wrong, leaving undercover MI6 agents exposed and the agency under attack. When M (Judi Dench) becomes the target of a mysterious cyberterrorist named Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem), Bond returns to protect her and track down the threat. His investigation takes him from London to Shanghai and Macau before forcing him to confront Silva on deeply personal terms. Along the way, Bond must reckon with his own past and his loyalty to M.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: \u201cSkyfall\u201d is an easy recommendation if you\u2019re after a Bond movie with great action, beautiful cinematography and a fantastic cast. Daniel Craig is excellent in one of his strongest performances as 007, while Javier Bardem makes for a seriously memorable villain. Sam Mendes also gives the movie a more personal feel, balancing the big action sequences with quieter moments that give Bond a little more depth.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%<\/a>
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\u2018There Will Be Blood\u2019 (2007)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Psychological drama<\/p>\n

What it’s about: \u201cThere Will Be Blood\u201d follows Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a ruthless prospector who builds an oil empire in early 20th-century California. After discovering a lucrative oil deposit in the small town of Little Boston, Daniel becomes locked in a bitter rivalry with charismatic preacher Eli Sunday (Paul Dano). As his wealth and power grow, Daniel\u2019s ambition, greed and paranoia begin to consume him, threatening his relationship with his son.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: If you\u2019re looking for a movie with a truly unforgettable performance, \u201cThere Will Be Blood\u201d is a strong pick. Daniel Day-Lewis actually earned an Oscar for the role, while Paul Thomas Anderson directs with plenty of confidence. The movie also looks incredible, with Robert Elswit\u2019s cinematography capturing the harshness of the American West. Add Jonny Greenwood\u2019s unsettling score and a gripping story about greed and you have a movie that really sticks with you.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%<\/a>
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\u2018The Terminator\u2019 (1984)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Action sci-fi<\/p>\n

What it’s about: Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) is a young woman in 1984 Los Angeles who becomes the target of a seemingly unstoppable cyborg assassin sent back from the future to kill her. Sarah is rescued by Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), a soldier from a post-apocalyptic future who explains that her unborn son will one day lead humanity\u2019s resistance against the machines. Together, they must evade the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) while Sarah learns about the terrifying future that awaits humanity.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: If you want a sci-fi movie that wastes absolutely no time, \u201cThe Terminator\u201d is still a fantastic choice. Arnold Schwarzenegger is perfectly cast as the terrifying cyborg hunting Sarah Connor, while Linda Hamilton gives the character a memorable transformation as the story unfolds. Its influence is obvious, but even decades later, the movie remains tense, fast-paced and seriously entertaining.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%<\/a>
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