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Prime Video — Amazon's on-demand streaming service — features thousands of movies and TV shows.
The service is included with a Prime membership for $13 a month or $119 a year.
Watch even more content by adding Prime Video Channels, like Showtime and Cinemax.

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The perks of an Amazon Prime membership seem so numerous that most of its 140-million-and-counting US subscribers are probably only using a fraction of them. You can use it for groceries with AmazonFresh, take advantage of free two-day shipping on tons of products, and get exclusive deals during Amazon's annual Prime Day sale.

But, if you want to catch a new film or TV show, one of the best membership perks is definitely Amazon's streaming service: Prime Video.

Prime Video features thousands of popular shows and movies, including original films like "Coming 2 America" and "The Tomorrow War," as well as exclusive shows like "The Boys."

In addition to its large library of on-demand content, Prime Video includes Prime Video Channels. This feature lets you add streaming access to other networks and services for an extra monthly fee. Prime Video also offers a selection of live sports, including the NFL's "Thursday Night Football".

If you're looking for a way to get the most out of your Amazon Prime membership, here's how you can start watching Prime Video today.

What is Prime Video?

Prime Video is an on-demand streaming service that's included in your Amazon Prime membership. If you don't have Amazon Prime, you can also sign up for Prime Video on its own.

You can watch thousands of titles on Prime Video, including many award-winning movies, original programs, and critically acclaimed original TV series.

The streaming service has roughly 24,000 movies and over 2,100 shows to choose from. You can also rent or buy additional movies and TV episodes not included with your subscription, and add over 100 premium channels with Prime Video Channels.

How much does Prime Video cost?

Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership for $13 a month or $119 a year. If you're not interested in any of Amazon Prime's other perks, you can sign up for Prime Video on its own for $9 a month.

Students at US colleges and universities can save 50% and pay just $6.49 a month for Amazon Prime thanks to Prime Student.

EBT and Medicaid cardholders can qualify to receive a discounted Amazon Prime rate of $6 a month.

Can I try Prime Video for free?

New members can get a free trial of Amazon Prime — which includes Prime Video — for 30 days. That's one of the longest free trial periods you can get for any streaming service. College students get an even longer trial and can claim six months of the service for free.

After the trial period, you can continue paying the regular rate or cancel your plan. You'll need to cancel your subscription before the end of the trial in order to avoid paying for your next month.

What devices can I use to watch Prime Video?

You can watch Prime Video on your web browser, iOS and Android devices, and more. Here's a list of devices compatible with Prime Video:

Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Safari
Opera
Android
iOs (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
Chromecast
Roku
Comcast X1
Cox Contour
Dish Network
Nvidia Shield
Oculus
TiVo
Apple TVs
Sony smart TVs
Samsung smart TVs
Panasonic smart TVs
LG smart TVs
Vizio smart TVs
Hisense smart TVs
Philips smart TVs
Sharp smart TVs
JVC smart TVs
TCL smart TVs
Konka smart TVs
Insignia smart TVs
Skyworth smart TVs
Haier smart TVs
Amazon Fire TVs
Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Echo
PlayStation consoles (3, 4, and 5)
Microsoft Xbox Series (Series X, Series S, One, 360)
Blu-ray players (LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony)

How does Prime Video compare to other streaming services?

Prime Video's cost falls somewhere in the middle of the pack compared to other popular streaming services, like HBO Max ($15 a month) and Peacock (as low as $5 a month). Its standalone price is essentially the same as a basic Netflix plan ($9 a month), although that Netflix option is limited to standard definition while Prime Video offers up to 4K streaming at no extra cost.

Unlike competitors' streaming services, Prime Video is the only one you can get as part of an Amazon Prime membership. If you frequently have Amazon items shipped to your home or want free delivery on grocery orders over $50, the addition of Amazon Prime for $4 more a month is a no brainer.

Does Prime Video support 4K and HDR?

Prime Video supports a number of advanced video and audio formats, including high dynamic range (HDR), 4K Ultra HD, and Dolby Atmos.

All HDR titles use the HDR10 and HDR10+ formats. Another HDR format, Dolby Vision, is also supported on a select number of titles.

When it comes to advanced audio, Prime Video supports Dolby Atmos on some shows and movies, but the selection is nowhere near as big as it is on Netflix or Disney Plus. The info page for each title typically reveals whether it supports audio formats like Dolby Atmos.

You should check your devices first to see if your video and audio gear will play Prime Video content in these advanced formats.

What shows and movies are on Prime Video?

Prime Video has a wide range of series and films. This includes a number of exclusive 2021 Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated movies like "Sound of Metal" and "One Night In Miami…," as well as new releases such as the Amazon original "The Tomorrow War."

The service isn't short of shows, either, including popular originals like "The Boys" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Prime Video also features children's shows like "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" based on the book of the same name.

Outside of original content, the streaming service includes a rotating library of hits from the past — like "Gladiator" and "Back to the Future" — along with the option to pay extra for Prime Video "cinema" releases that are still playing in theaters.

The streaming service is also making ground in the sports market. In March, the National Football League announced a 10-year deal that gives Prime Video the exclusive rights to air its "Thursday Night Football" games starting in 2022.

What does Amazon's purchase of MGM mean for Prime Video?

Amazon struck an $8.45 billion deal to acquire MGM in May 2021. The deal could have a big impact on what Prime Video subscribers get to watch.

MGM is home to a number of popular franchises including Rocky, James Bond, "The Handmaid's Tale," "The Real Housewives," and more. In total, the studio has made over 4,000 films and 17,000 TV shows, according to a press release.

Many existing MGM titles and new entries in the studio's franchises could now become a part of Prime Video's library. But, it's not as straightforward as all MGM titles leaving other streaming services to head to Amazon.

For instance, WarnerMedia and Turner Broadcasting have a hold on the subscription streaming rights to MGM's "The Wizard of Oz," "Gone with the Wind," "Singin' in the Rain" and all movies before 1986. Some of these titles are already available to watch on Amazon, but only if you pay extra to rent or buy them. If Amazon wants these films included with Prime Video, it will have to make a separate deal.

It's also unclear when MGM titles will make their way to Prime Video. As one Citigroup analyst told Barron's, the titles would "likely" move to the streaming service "over time." There are also other parties that still have input concerning future MGM releases, such as Eon Productions' creative control over decisions regarding future James Bond titles.

Upcoming movies that have already been announced for other streaming services, like "No Time to Die" and "Creed III," should still make their way to Epix and Paramount Plus first thanks to existing deals.

Ben Blanchet

Streaming Fellow, Insider Reviews

Ben is a Streaming and Home Entertainment Fellow for the Insider Reviews team, where he covers the latest in streaming services along with roundups of popular TVs, speakers, and headphones. He previously reported for The Buffalo News' Sun newspapers and was an editor at the University at Buffalo's independent student newspaper The Spectrum. He comes from a background in music journalism and he's one of the minds behind "More Than A Hit," a podcast with his brother Brenton where the two talk with music stars from their childhood. See below for some of his work. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.