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3 underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December

Amazon Prime Video has tons of movies. While you might be tempted to check out all the new and classic Christmas movies available on the streaming site this December, there are plenty of other films outside the holiday genre that are worth checking out. There’s also one in particular that’s technically a Christmas movie, but it’s not your typical holiday flick to watch with the kids.

The that underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December include this aforementioned violent holiday movie, a fun comedy starring the late Matthew Perry, and a thrilling action flick about hitmen and betrayals. If none of these suit your fancy, check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime Video.

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Violent Night (2022)

Violent Night - Official Trailer

If you’re looking for a Christmas movie you can watch once the kids go to bed, Violent Night offers a perfect mix of holiday fun and action with its twisted story of a vigilante Santa. David Harbour plays Mr. Claus, who gets more than he bargained for when he slides down a chimney to discover that a wealthy family is being held hostage by mercenaries.

Santa swiftly springs into action and shows that he can do more than just ride a sleigh, hand out presents, and be jolly. He’s a bona fide superhero with a personality that’s a bit darker than the kids need to see. Critics call it pure, unadulterated fun that lives up fully to its R rating. Harbour’s Santa makes Billy Bob Thornton’s Bad Santa look tame in comparison.

Stream Violent Night on Prime Video.

17 Again (2009)

17 Again (2009) Official Trailer - Zac Efron, Matthew Perry Movie HD

Instead of bingeing Friends for the umpteenth time, enjoy another Matthew Perry performance in this teen fantasy comedy where he acts opposite Zac Efron. In 17 Again, Perry is Mike, a man who, after an accident, becomes trapped in the body of his younger self, played by Efron. Mike’s life took some unexpected turns when his girlfriend became pregnant, resulting in him losing out on the typical fun of young adulthood. Now, he has a second chance.

But as he embraces life as a free-spirited 17-year-old again, he starts to learn things about his own teenage kids. Mike realizes he must have been sent back to help them, not relive his youth. A wonderfully sweet, lighthearted comedy, 17 Again is perfect to watch during the holiday season.

Stream 17 Again on Prime Video.

Copshop (2021)

Copshop Trailer #1 (2021) | Movieclips Trailers

You may have completely missed this action thriller when it was released a couple of years ago, but Copshop is a fun watch. Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo headline the movie, which is centered around Teddy (Grillo), a con artist and fixer who is on the run from a hitman named Bob (Butler). When the two both end up in jail and it’s clear there’s something going on between them, police officer Valerie (Alexis Louder) presses for the truth. New hitmen emerge, along with betrayals and an intense cat-and-mouse game.

Copshop received fabulous reviews, with critics praising its faithfulness to the old-school action genre. It’s simple, but will keep you hooked all the way through.

Stream Copshop on Prime Video.

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3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (January 31-February 2)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt raises his arms in an office in Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.

Streaming has led to a wild array of choices, but it's also led to the possibility that you never actually watch anything at all. If you're spending all your time on Netflix scrolling, looking for the perfect thing, then we've got you covered.
We've pulled together a list of three very different shows available on Netflix for you to watch now. Whatever you might be looking for, you're likely to find something intriguing among these choices.
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1899 (2022)
1899 | Official Teaser | Netflix
One of the most unsung series Netflix has ever produced, 1899 follows the multinational immigrants aboard a passenger ship in the open ocean who are confronted by a second ship floating near them. This second ship's origins and destination are mysterious, as is what happened to everyone on board.
As the immigrants search for answers, they question the nature of their own reality and whether their fates are truly in their own hands. 1899 is riveting precisely because it knows how to dole out its mystery and keep you hooked through the entirety of its eight-episode season.
You can watch 1899 on Netflix.
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (2022)
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (2022) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME
The early 2020s were the peak era of shows about various startups launched a decade earlier, and Super Pumped got somewhat lost in the shuffle. Chronicling the chaotic rise of Uber and its quest to become a profitable company, Super Pumped stars Joseph Gordon Levitt as Travis Kalanick, the company's volatile CEO who is ousted from the company after a variety of internal and external fissures become too wide to cross.
Levitt is genuinely excellent in the lead role, and Super Pumped ultimately becomes a story about the way all of these companies can continue to exist without actually making money.
You can watch Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Netflix.
Documentary Now! (2015-)
Documentary Now! | Official Trailer (ft. Fred Armisen & Bill Hader) | IFC
One of the greatest parody series ever made, Documentary Now! feels a little bit like a show about a bunch of friends trying to make each other laugh. Each episode is a parody of a different famous documentary, which may make the series sound niche, but part of the joy is reveling in the specificity of each episode.
Even if you haven't seen the documentary that's being lampooned, there's plenty to admire about the jokes in every episode and the way the show's creative team, led by Bill Hader and Fred Armisen and often featuring a variety of other comedic geniuses, chooses to format each episode.
You can watch Documentary Now! on Netflix.

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A woman stands over a railing in Parthenope.

January has been a slow month for new theatrical releases. That's to be expected, considering the month carries the nickname "Dumpuary," which signals the movies in January and February that studios release without much hope for critical acclaim and box office returns. Flight Risk is the latest addition to the Dumpuary canon.

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Parthenope (February 7 in theaters)
Parthenope | Official Trailer HD | A24
Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino has not directed a movie since 2021's The Hand of God, which received an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film. The movie was about a young male coming of age in 1980s Italy. His new film for A24, Parthenope, spotlights a young woman's search for love and happiness.
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Bring Them Down (February 7 in theaters)
BRING THEM DOWN | Official Trailer | Coming Soon
It's a showdown between Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott in Bring Them Down. Set in Ireland, Abbott plays Michael, a shepherd who takes over for his ill father, Ray (Colm Meaney). Michael becomes embroiled in a dispute involving a rival farmer, Gary (Paul Ready), and his son, Jack (Keoghan).
The ensuing conflict brings out the worst in both sides, especially Michael, who holds a dark family secret that could destroy his family. Keoghan is known for bringing chaotic energy to his characters, like he did in The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Saltburn. Combine that with the steadiness of Abbott, and Bring Them Down becomes a fascinating cat-and-mouse thriller.
When I'm Ready (February 7 in theaters, February 14 on digital)
When I'm Ready | Official Trailer
What would you do if the world was coming to an end? Who would you spend your final days with? Rose (June Schreiner) and Michael (Andrew Ortenberg) pick to experience humanity's impending doom together in Andrew Johnson's When I'm Ready. The last-ditch effort to destroy an asteroid hurling toward Earth fails, meaning humanity has less than a week until impact.
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Tom Cruise in uniform leaning against a car in Edge of Tomorrow.

Movies come and go from Amazon Prime Video all the time. That’s why when you see one you want to watch, you should bookmark it to check out within the next week or so. You never know when it will be removed from the streaming service.
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