7 Movies On Amazon Prime That Are So Captivating They’ll Make You Put Your Phone Away

Get immersed in these dramas! You're probably guilty of spending far too many hours on your phone every day. Luckily, these Amazon Prime movies will keep you captivated long enough that you won't want any distractions. Keep some tissues handy too because the stories here are absorbing and heartbreaking.

From crime to addiction to real-life stories about celebs you know and love, you might even wonder how you didn't discover these flicks sooner.

Whatever you're in the mood for, Amazon Prime has it! You can find unforgettable thrillers, underrated gems that are well worth the watch, and even new releases that audiences are already loving.

Close your social media tabs and put your phone on silent because these seven films require all of your attention.

The Lighthouse

Rating: 72% on Rotten Tomatoes 

This 2019 horror drama was filmed entirely in black-and-white and stars Robert Pattinson opposite Willem Dafoe. They play two lighthouse keepers who get stranded on an island during the late 1800s and must fight to remain sane.

Blow The Man Down

Rating: 74% on Rotten Tomatoes 

When a pair of sisters have a deadly run-in with a dangerous man, they go to all lengths to cover up their crime and end up exposing unexpected dark secrets about the tiny town they live in.

Beautiful Boy

Rating: 77% on Rotten Tomatoes

Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet play a father and son who strengthen their bond when the boy develops a drug addiction that threatens his good grades and happy life, while his father tries everything to get him into recovery.

Five Feet Apart 

Rating: 79% on Rotten Tomatoes 

Here's the love story you never knew you needed. Two patients living in the same hospital are battling cystic fibrosis, but have polar opposite personalities. When they join forces to fight their disease together, feelings quickly form and hearts inevitably get broken.

Rocketman

Rating: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes 

This musical drama follows the real-life story of Sir Elton John. Portrayed by Taron Egerton, he reflects on his life after entering rehabilitation and sees himself transform from a shy boy with a passion for music to a worldwide superstar.

Honey Boy

Rating: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes 

Shia LaBeouf plays his real-life father in this drama that's based on his childhood rise into stardom. Switching between himself as a child and young adult, the film tells the story about his over-controlling father and their rocky relationship that left a long-lasting impact on LaBeouf.

Whiplash

Rating: 94% on Rotten Tomatoes 

Miles Teller plays a man who goes to college with a deep passion for playing the drums and ends up in the hands of an abusive mentor who pushes him to extremes that end in blood, sweat, and tears.