Best Prime Video shows this week – quick links
Prime Video: new this week
Merv – 10 December
Film (2025). When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world’s most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway – only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, it turns out fixing their dog’s broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
Starring Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Chris Redd and Patricia Heaton.
The Home – 10 December
Film (2025). In this horror-thriller from the director of The Purge, a rebellious youth is sentenced to community service at a quiet retirement home. As his suspicions grow, he uncovers a chilling secret that puts both the residents’ lives and his own in grave danger.
Starring Pete Davidson and Mary Beth Peil.
Tell Me Softly (Dímelo bajito) – 12 December
Film (2025). Kamila Hamilton had everything under control… or so she thought: it wasn’t in her plans for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down again.
Seven years ago, her first kiss with Thiago and Taylor’s unconditional protection marked her life forever. Now, their comeback threatens to shatter Kami’s carefully constructed facade. She’s no longer the innocent girl they knew: since they left, it seems that no one can really access her.
Starring stars Alicia Falcó, Fernando Lindez and Diego Vidales.
Prime Video: recently added
The Merchants of Joy – 1 December
Film (2025). In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. The Merchants of Joy follows these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It’s a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring – one tree, one customer, one season at a time.
Oh. What. Fun. – 3 December
Film (2025) Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone.
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen.
Tinsel Town – 28 November
Film. A washed-up Hollywood action hero takes a role in a small English village’s quirky Christmas pantomime, where he finds unexpected inspiration through the show’s straight-talking dance instructor.
Tinsel Town stars Kiefer Sutherland, Rebel Wilson, Alice Eve, Katherine Ryan and Derek Jacobi.
The Skins Game – 29 November
Sports. The Skins Game, one of golf’s most celebrated made-for-television events, returns for the first time since 2008 and will be live on Prime Video from 1am AEDT.
FedExCup 2025 Champion and seven-time DP World Tour champion Tommy Fleetwood, 16-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Thomas, two-time major champion Xander Schauffele and eight-time PGA TOUR winner Keegan Bradley are slated to compete at Panther National in South Florida.
Playdate – 12 November
Film. When recently unemployed accountant Brian (Kevin James) agrees to a playdate with charismatic stay-at-home dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson) and their sons, he expects an easy afternoon of small talk and football tossing. Instead, he’s thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries.
Brian stumbles through one ridiculous obstacle after another, his zero tactical skills a stark contrast to Jeff’s oddly prepared demeanor. Director Luke Greenfield (Let’s Be Cops, The Girl Next Door) hilariously collides suburban dad life with high-stakes thrills, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an absurd action-packed adventure where minivan mayhem meets professional hitmen.
Playdate stars Alan Ritchson, Kevin James, Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Benjamin Pajak, Banks Pierce, Hiro Kanagawa with Stephen Root and Isla Fisher. Watch the trailer.
Malice – 14 November
Series. Adam (Jack Whitehall) is a charismatic tutor who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they’re on holiday in Greece. When the family’s nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way into their London home and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge.
Adam now starts to turn Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny) and Nat (Carice Van Houten) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family. When Adam’s obsession with the family raises questions, those who dig deeper into his past find themselves playing a dangerous game. With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realise that Adam may be responsible for all their recent disasters – but is it too late to save his family?
In this revenge thriller that proves the past never stays buried, one question remains: how do you protect your family from the enemy within.
Malice stars Jack Whitehall, David Duchovny, Carice van Houten, Christine Adams and Raza Jaffrey.
