Prime Video Adds One of Its Best Movies So Far This Year (Right as it Leaves Netflix)

As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that my favorite streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, has just added one of the best films I’ve seen this year, which surprisingly parted ways with Netflix recently. The influx of movies and TV shows onto Prime Video continues, with May 1 being a significant day for new additions. To put it into perspective, on May 5, my go-to streaming service received an impressive update – the widely acclaimed movie by Shia LaBeouf, which happens to be his most remarkable work according to many critics. Interestingly, this addition comes at a time when the same movie was taken off Netflix on the same day.

When considering Shia LaBeouf’s filmography, viewers might first think of blockbusters like Transformers or Disturbia, or roles he played during his younger years such as Holes. However, some of LaBeouf’s more recent films have been his finest work, though not necessarily the most popular. For instance, his highest-rated film is 2019’s The Peanut Butter Falcon, a comedy-drama that boasts a score of 95/96 on Rotten Tomatoes. This isn’t just LaBeouf’s best performance yet, but it stands among the top comedies from the last few years. If you haven’t seen it before, you now have the opportunity with a Prime Video subscription. As for how long it will be available through Prime Video, that remains uncertain, but it is currently included in the service.

For people who haven’t seen it yet, The Peanut Butter Falcon was the first movie directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. It features Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen, and Dakota Johnson in its cast. Upon release, it made $23 million at the box office, which is quite impressive given its budget of $6.2 million. Moreover, due to its limited run, this was the highest-grossing independent film of 2019.

In the summary for this film, it’s shared that a man with Down syndrome escapes from a care home to chase his ambition of being a professional wrestler. Along the way, he encounters and forms a bond with a lawbreaker who takes on the roles of mentor and partner in his journey.

It’s worth mentioning that The Peanut Butter Falcon shares the same high rating of 95% with Honey Boy in critic reviews for Shia LaBeouf’s films. But when it comes to audience scores, The Peanut Butter Falcon takes the lead with a 96%, compared to Honey Boy’s 92%. This difference in audience ratings gives an edge to The Peanut Butter Falcon as the preferred choice.

Viewers choosing to watch The Peanut Butter Falcon on Amazon Prime Video can anticipate spending approximately an hour and a half (1 hour, 38 minutes) immersed in this comedy-drama. Additionally, they should be aware that it carries a PG-13 rating.

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2025-05-11 02:45