{
  "id": 162094,
  "title": "5 new to Prime Video movies in August 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, including one of the best dark comedies of all time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/5-new-to-prime-video-movies-in-august-2026-with-90-or-higher-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/prime-video/5-new-to-prime-video-movies-in-august-2026-with-90-percent-or-higher-on-rotten-tomatoes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "August 2026 brings a fresh batch of five critically acclaimed movies to Prime Video, all boasting Rotten Tomatoes scores of 90% or higher. Among them, \"Fargo\" (1996), adapted from the acclaimed Coen brothers' neo-noir dark comedy-thriller, stands out as a cornerstone of 1990s cinema, earning two Oscars for its screenplay and Frances McDormand's lead performance. \"Fighting With My Family\" (2019) offers a heartfelt sports biopic grounded in British working-class charm, starring Florence Pugh in an underrated role. David Lynch's \"Blue Velvet\" (1986) remains a psychological mystery classic that continues to captivate audiences with its unsettling exploration of obsession and violence. The raunchy comedy \"Joy Ride\" (2023) and the nostalgic coming-of-age dramedy \"Licorice Pizza\" (2021) round out the lineup, each delivering unique cinematic experiences and earning perfect scores from critics.",
  "summary": "These five critically acclaimed movies are a must-watch now that they've been added to Prime Video in August 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Five high-rated movies added to Prime Video in August 2026",
    "\"Fargo\" (1996) Oscar-winning neo-noir dark comedy",
    "\"Fighting With My Family\" (2019) sports biopic with Florence Pugh"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (August 5-11)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/prime-video-top-10-shows-heres-the-3-worth-binge-watching-this-week",
        "published": "2026-08-05T10:18:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}