As we dive deeper into the most nostalgic season of the year, I can’t fight the urge to return to some of the best cult classic movies currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.They’re endlessly quotable, unconventional, and quirky; challenge mainstream storytelling; and carve out their own identity.From high-octane dystopian chaos and neon-drenched cyber rebellion to slacker humor and heartfelt performances, cult classics are the perfect start to summer.
Our top pick this week launched Keanu Reeves to stardom and features one of cinema’s best messages.5 Mad Max Return to the OG post-apocalyptic wasteland You’ve likely seen the standalone sequel and its prequel , so it’s time to go back to where it all began.is a must-see dystopian action movie that marks George Miller’s directorial debut.
Our story is set in a not-too-distant dystopian future where man’s most precious resource — oil — has been depleted, and the world is plunged into war, famine, and financial chaos.It unfolds as the last vestiges of law enforcement work to restrain a vicious biker gang.After his wife and son are hunted down and murdered, Max (Gibson), an officer with the Main Force Patrol, launches a personal vendetta against the gang.
With nothing but the instincts for survival and retribution fueling him, he hits the open road seeking vengeance.quickly became a landmark in action and post-apocalyptic cinema, celebrated for its revolutionary DIY filmmaking, impressive practical stunts, and its massive influence on modern action movies despite its low budget.It also successfully popularized the dieselpunk and post-apocalyptic wasteland genres and launched Mel Gibson’s career.
Mad Max R Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction Release Date April 12, 1979 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Joanne Samuel, Mel Gibson, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns, Roger Ward, Vincent Gil, Lulu Pinkus, Lisa Aldenhoven, David Bracks, Bertrand Cadart, David Cameron, Robina Chaffey, Stephen Clark, Mathew Constantine, Jerry Day, Reg Evans, Howard Eynon, Max Fairchild, John Farndale, Peter Felmingham, Sheila Florance, Nic Gazzana, Hunter Gibb, Andrew Gilmore Runtime 91 minutes Director George Miller Writers James McCausland, George Miller Producers Byron Kennedy Sequel(s) Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mad Max: The Wasteland Franchise(s) Mad Max Main Genre Action Budget $233–266 Million Studio(s) Kennedy Miller Entertainment Distributor(s) Roadshow Film Distributors Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Hackers A vibrant portrayal of 90s hacker culture Angelina Jolie (), Matthew Lillard (), and Jonny Lee Miller () star in the cyberpunk crime thriller .The cult classic movie focuses on a child prodigy who returns to the computer-crime underworld.After he is framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation, teenage master hacker Dade Murphy (Miller), aka Zero Cool, aka Crash Override, is banned from touching a keyboard for seven years.
I mean, at the age of 11, he crashed over 1,500 Wall Street computer systems.Now eager to get back in front of a monitor, Dade enlists three of his hacker friends to join him in an attempted theft, but they soon discover a criminal conspiracy that lands them in the kind of trouble they never saw coming.Roku Ultra $79 $99 Save $20 Operating System RkuOS Connectivity luetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi $79 at Amazon Expand Collapse Despite mixed reviews from critics, the cinematic staple achieved famed status among fans for its iconic 1990s vibe of neon colors, countercultural attitude of the internet’s early days, star-studded cast, and soundtrack full of high-energy, cutting-edge electronic and techno music.
Hackers PG-13 Action Crime Thriller Drama Release Date September 14, 1995 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, Jesse Bradford, Renoly Santiago, Laurence Mason, Fisher Stevens, Lorraine Bracco, Wendell Pierce, Michael Gaston, Marc Anthony, Penn Jillette, Peter Y.Kim, Darren Lee, Alberta Watson, Liza Walker, Bob Sessions, Ethan Browne, Blake Willett, Max Ligosh, Felicity Huffman, Paul Klementowicz, Richard Ziman, William DeMeo, Denise George Runtime 107 minutes Director Iain Softley Writers Rafael Moreu Producers Michael Peyser, Ralph Winter Main Genre Action Budget $20 million Studio(s) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributor(s) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists Executive Producer(s) Iain Softley Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Mallrats A hallmark of Gen-X nostalgia is a buddy comedy written and directed by Kevin Smith ().As the second film in the , follows two slackers who retreat to a local mall where they embark on a wild mission to win back their exes.
And that’s pretty much the full gist of the movie.Jason Lee () and Jeremy London () star as best friends Brodie and T.S., respectively.After their girlfriends dump them on the same day, they head to the mall.
T.S.’s ex is participating in a dating game show there, which was the initial cause of their split, and Brodie’s ex has begun dating a sleazy store manager (Ben Affleck).As the fellas seek out ways to ruin the game show, they’re hunted by the father of T.S.’s ex, who is played by Michael Rooker ().In Smith’s , the movie takes place one day before the events of and is a defining piece of 90s slacker comedy.
Its highly quotable dialogue and iconic cultural references have secured its status as an enduring cult classic.It’s a hallmark of Gen X nostalgia, perfectly capturing the era's suburban pastime of hanging out at the mall and reading comic books.Mallrats R Romance Comedy Release Date October 20, 1995 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Jason Lee, Kevin Smith, Jeremy London, Claire Forlani, Jason Mewes, Joey Lauren Adams, Shannen Doherty, Ben Affleck Runtime 94 minutes Director Kevin Smith Writers Kevin Smith Sequel(s) Mallrats 2 Budget $6 million Powered by Expand Collapse 2 The Birdcage A hilarious, heartwarming message of acceptance A critically acclaimed remake of the 1978 French film , is a timeless, entertaining cult classic celebrated for its brilliant cast, rapid-fire humor, and groundbreaking representation.
stars Nathan Lane (), Hank Azaria (), Calista Flockhart (), Dianne Wiest (), Dan Futterman (), and the late Robin Williams and Gene Hackman.When Val Goldman (Futterman) asks Barbara Keely (Flockhart) to be his wife, he can’t possibly envision the chaos it will create between their parents.See, Val’s dad, Armand (Williams), is gay and owns a nightclub, and his mother figure is Armand’s life partner, Albert (Lane), best known by his stage name Starina.
When Barbara’s parents, Senator and Mrs.Keely (Hackman and Wiest), ask to meet Val’s parents, it’s decided the best plan is for Albert to pose as a woman.is, without a doubt, one of the funniest movies to emerge from the 1990s.
As both a queer sanctuary and a comedic haven, it was also one of the first major studio films to center on an LGBT couple and family.The cast is dynamic and wholeheartedly entertaining, and the sharp, farcical script is unforgettable.The Birdcage R Comedy Release Date March 8, 1996 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dan Futterman, Dianne Wiest, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski, Tom McGowan, Grant Heslov, Kirby Mitchell, James Lally, Luca Tommassini, Luis Camacho, Andre Fuentes, Tony Gonzalez, Dante Henderson, Scott Kaske, Kevin Stea, Tim Kelleher, Ann Cusack, Stanley DeSantis, J.
Roy Helland, Anthony Giaimo, Lee Delano Runtime 119 minutes Director Mike Nichols Writers Elaine May Producers Mike Nichols Main Genre Comedy Budget 31000000.0 Studio(s) United Artists IMDb ID tt0115685 TMDB User Rating 7 .028 Executive Producer(s) Marcello Danon, Neil A.Machlis Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Strange things are a-foot at the Circle K Dudes, there are so many classic movies to come out of the 1980s, and is one of the most memorable.It also serves as Keanu Reeves’ ( franchise) first breakout and most famous early movie role.
Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted “Theodore” Logan (Reeves) are high school buds with dreams of starting a band.However, both are to failing their history class, and if they do, they can kiss their dreams goodbye, because Ted will be sent away to military school.One night at the local Circle K, they receive help from a man named Rufus (the late comedian George Carlin), a time traveler from a future where Bill and Ted’s band is the foundation for a perfect society.
With the use of Rufus’ time machine — i.e., a phone booth — the teen slackers travel to various points in history and return with important figures, such as Socrates, Napoleon, and Joan of Arc, to help them complete their final history presentation.The time-traveling buddy comedy is highly regarded for its upbeat humor, legendary catchphrases, unique vocabulary, and enduring message to “be excellent to each other.” Unlike most teen comedies of the era, this one features main characters who are deeply kind-hearted and optimistic, which goes a long way in helping make this movie a highly rewatchable feel-good classic.Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure PG Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Release Date February 17, 1989 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Alex Winter, Keanu Reeves, George Carlin, Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman, Rod Loomis, Al Leong, jane wiedlin, Robert V.
Barron, Clifford David, Hal Landon Jr., Bernie Casey, Amy Stoch, J.Patrick McNamara, Frazier Bain, Diane Franklin, Kimberley Kates, William Robbins, Steve Shepherd, Anne Machette, Traci Dawn Davis, Duncan McLeod, John Clure, Jim Cody Williams Runtime 90 minutes Director Stephen Herek Writers Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon Producers Joel Soisson, Michael S.Murphey, Scott Kroopf Main Genre Comedy Budget $10 million Studio(s) De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Distributor(s) De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Executive Producer(s) Robert W.
Cort, Ted Field Powered by Expand Collapse Each of these films has transcended their initial releases to become cultural touchstones celebrated for their originality, quotability, and passionate audiences that continue to keep them alive.Amazon Prime Video Subscription with ads Yes, via Prime membership or $9/month Simultaneous streams 3 Live TV No Price Included with Amazon Prime subscription ($15/month or $139/year) or $9/month standalone Visit Amazon Prime Video Expand Collapse
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