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3 Must-Watch Movie Masterpieces on Prime Video This September: Including The Usual Suspects and More!

The Watch With Us team frequently highlights movie and TV show recommendations that often go unnoticed or unappreciated.

However, let’s face it — films that have received significant acclaim usually merit that recognition, and we all have exceptional movies sitting on our “to watch” list.

If you’re in search of blockbuster films that made a significant impact, Amazon Prime Video is an ideal source for discovering them.

With stellar performances from actors like Jeffrey Wright, Shirley MacLaine, and Benicio del Toro, these cinematic gems are definitely worth watching this September 2025 — check them out.

‘American Fiction’ (2023)

Penned and helmed by Watchmen writer Cord Jefferson, American Fiction clinched the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay — it draws from the novel Erasure by Percival Everett. The film showcases an African American novelist (Jeffrey Wright) who becomes disillusioned with the stereotype-driven “Black” literature dominating the scene. Amidst family conflicts and his mother’s diminishing health (with Leslie Uggams, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Sterling K. Brown portraying family members), he drunkenly crafts the most offensive, stereotypical book he can think of.

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To his astonishment and regret, the book rapidly climbs the bestseller list. Soon enough, he leads a double life — as the intellectual literary figure Dr. Thelonious “Monk” Ellison and the tough writer “Stagg R. Leigh.” American Fiction serves as a biting satire of the literary and entertainment industries, while also telling a heartfelt story about a man grappling with loss, grief, and racism.

‘The Apartment’ (1960)

The Apartment is an Oscar-winning romantic comedy that revolutionized the genre upon its release in 1960. Starring Jack Lemmon as C.C. Baxter, an office worker who climbs the corporate ladder by allowing married executives use of his Manhattan apartment for their romantic escapades. Unbeknownst to him, he falls for the quirky elevator operator Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), who happens to be one of those mistresses utilizing his space.

While its themes of premarital sex and infidelity were shocking at the time, The Apartment might not seem as daring to contemporary viewers — but the undeniable charm and chemistry between MacLaine and Lemmon remain exceptional. This film redefined romantic comedies with its honest portrayal of the complex realities of love, particularly interspersed with workplace dynamics. It stands as one of director Billy Wilder‘s most significant works and is essential viewing for any cinema lover.

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‘The Usual Suspects’ (1995)

Fast forward to 1995, we suggest this thriller from writer-director Bryan Singer. The Usual Suspects is renowned for its intricate twist endings, sharp script, and impressive cast of hardened criminals. The story follows Roger “Verbal” Kint (Kevin Spacey), a minor con artist, who survives a massacre and fire on a vessel at the Port of Los Angeles.

As Kint recounts his experience, flashbacks and hints connect to unveil the true identity of Keyser Söze, the elusive crime figure purportedly behind the chaos. Agent Dave Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) attempts to piece together Kint’s narrative alongside his companions — criminals portrayed by Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro, and Kevin Pollak.

The lasting impact of The Usual Suspects is evident in numerous crime films and even comedic works with twist conclusions (for instance, check out the series finale of What We Do in the Shadows). Its unforgettable finale has solidified its place as one of the most iconic thrillers of the ’90s.