50 Best Movies to Rent on Amazon

Updated on June 30, 2025 • By Bilal Zouheir and 1 other

Depending on your needs, renting can be a great way to watch movies. The one-time payment is low-commitment, while the expiration date on your purchase ensures a high likelihood of you actually watching the movie (instead of it getting lost in the depths of your “To Watch” list).

If you don’t care for streaming and just want to tune into a rental of your choice, we’ve rounded up the best films you can rent right now. They range from heartbreaking dramas to rib-tickling comedies, and since they’ve all been handpicked by our movie-loving team, you can rest assured that they’re all certifiably good.

How we make these lists

No AI. No algorithms.

We are 100% human-curated. Everything you see here has been handpicked by a team of experts.

At least 7/10 on IMDb

So you know they are appreciated by viewers, not just high-brow critics.

At least 70% on Rotten Tomatoes

We combine this with the IMDb bar to keep only the best of the best.

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50 Best Movies to Rent on Amazon

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Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is US-based and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.

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