Gal Gadot’s ‘The Runner’ Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Amazon Prime Video continues to draw in global audiences with an exciting mix of adrenaline-pumping thrillers, expansive science-fiction adventures, and classic Hollywood comedies. This week’s streaming chart showcases a diverse array of cinematic storytelling, from high-stakes abduction mysteries to nostalgic workplace satires. Viewers are tuning in to both fresh studio releases and beloved classics across the platform.
‘Nine to Five’ (1980)
Directed by Colin Higgins, this workplace comedy follows three female office workers who band together to overthrow their tyrannical boss. Judy Bernly, Violet Newstead, and Doralee Rhodes form an unexpected alliance after facing relentless sexism and unfair management. A series of bizarre events leads them to inadvertently kidnap their supervisor, allowing them to take control of the department and implement groundbreaking workplace reforms. The film stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton alongside Dabney Coleman.
‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)
Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, this science fiction film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a former schoolteacher turned astronaut who awakens on a solitary deep-space mission with severe amnesia. As his memories return, he realizes he is humanity’s last hope to neutralize a mysterious space-borne pathogen threatening the sun. The survival story chronicles his scientific journey through the cosmos alongside an unexpected extraterrestrial ally.
‘The Mummy’ (2017)
Directed by Alex Kurtzman, this action-adventure reboot stars Tom Cruise as Nick Morton, a fortune-seeking soldier who accidentally uncovers an ancient tomb. In the crypt beneath the desert sands, an ancient Egyptian princess named Ahmanet is awakened after millennia of imprisonment. Driven by vengeance and wielding dark supernatural powers, she unleashes chaos across modern-day London. Morton must team up with a brilliant archaeologist and a secret monster-hunting organization to prevent global destruction.
‘Stolen Girl’ (2025)
Directed by James Kent, this suspense thriller centers on Maureen, a distraught mother whose young daughter is smuggled abroad by her ex-husband. After years of exhaustive and fruitless search efforts, Maureen encounters a specialized contractor dedicated to recovering internationally abducted children. To locate and bring her child back, she agrees to participate directly in a perilous retrieval mission across foreign borders. The film features a cast led by Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, and Jordan Duvigneau.
‘Damaged’ (2024)
Directed by Terry McDonough, this psychological crime thriller follows seasoned Chicago detective Dan Lawson as he travels to Scotland. Lawson is called in by Scottish authorities when a new wave of brutal murders mirrors an unsolved serial killer case from his past. Partnering with a local investigator, he delves into a dark web of deception while grappling with his own psychological trauma. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson alongside Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi.
‘Masters of the Universe’ (2026)
Directed by Travis Knight, this live-action fantasy adaptation brings the iconic Mattel franchise to life. After being separated from his birthright for fifteen years, Prince Adam is summoned back to the magical world of Eternia by the Sword of Power. Upon his return, he discovers his homeland under the tyrannical grip of Skeletor and his dark forces. Adam must unite with key allies Teela and Man-At-Arms to claim his destiny as He-Man and liberate the realm.
‘Good Fortune’ (2025)
Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, this high-concept comedy explores modern socioeconomic divides with a celestial twist. Keanu Reeves stars as Gabriel, a well-meaning but clumsy angel who decides to intervene in the human realm. Gabriel attempts to teach a lesson by magically swapping the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist. The ensuing chaos forces both mortals and their celestial guide to navigate the unforeseen consequences of their reversed fortunes.
‘Icefall’ (2025)
Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, this survival thriller follows an Indigenous game warden who apprehends a notorious poacher in the frozen wilderness. The warden soon discovers that her captive holds the coordinates to a crashed airplane containing millions of dollars submerged beneath a frozen lake. As corrupt law enforcement officers and violent mercenaries close in, the warden and poacher must form an uneasy alliance to survive. Together, they wage a desperate fight against armed pursuers and rapidly thawing ice.
‘The Last Sunrise’ (2026)
Directed by Carlson Young, this romantic drama chronicles the transformative journey of Ry, a college student living with a chronic health condition. Seeking solace, Ry travels with her mother to the sunlit island of Mallorca for a summer escape. While there, she falls deeply in love with a local resident and begins to find joy in living in the present. However, her newfound happiness faces jeopardy as her illness progresses and long-buried family secrets come to light.
‘The Runner’ (2026)
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, this real-time suspense thriller stars Gal Gadot as Maia Marten, a successful London attorney. During her routine morning jog, Maia receives a frantic phone call informing her that her young son has been abducted. The mysterious captors demand that she keep running continuously through the streets while following a series of dangerous orders. Isolated and under constant surveillance, she must race against time to unravel the conspiracy and save her child.
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