March 2024: Amazon Prime Video Brings Action, Laughs, and Nostalgic Revivals

Ricky Stanicky, Invincible, Five Nights at Freddy's: Amazon Prime Video

While Amazon Prime Video typically offers a diverse selection, this March the focus is clear: thrilling action, a hefty dose of comedy, and a sprinkling of nostalgic favorites. Get ready for a month of entertainment likely to appeal to a predominantly male audience seeking lighthearted, high-energy content.

Five Nights at Freddy's

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If last year's box office success of Five Nights at Freddy's (available March 5) came as a surprise, you likely missed this game-turned-cultural-phenomenon popular with younger audiences. Adapting the jump scare-filled survival horror game, the film follows a night watchman stalked by killer animatronics at a seemingly harmless pizza parlor. While critics weren't impressed, it's worth a watch for parents seeking to understand their kids' latest obsession.

Stream Five Nights at Freddy's on Amazon Prime Video.

Ricky Stanicky

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Peter Farrelly, the director known for gross-out comedies like "Dumb and Dumber," delivers another outrageous premise in "Ricky Stanicky" (March 7). The film revolves around three friends who've spent years blaming their misbehavior on an imaginary friend. When their lies catch up to them, they hire a down-on-his-luck actor (John Cena in all his muscle-bound glory) to bring Ricky to life. Expect absurdity, cringe-worthy hijinks, and very little subtlety.

Stream Ricky Stanicky on Amazon Prime Video.

Invincible Season 2, Part 2

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The breakout animated hit Invincible continues its bloody saga on March 14. New to the series? Mark Grayson is a seemingly typical teen who discovers his father is not only the revered hero Omni-Man, but an alien conqueror plotting Earth's subjugation. With his newfound powers, Mark clashes with his father in a story filled with shocking twists, brutal violence, and surprisingly complex family drama.

Stream Invincible on Amazon Prime Video.

Road House

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Fans of the original "Road House" have a mix of fondness and ironic love for its over-the-top action and cheesy dialogue. Play on this nostalgia: "Can Jake Gyllenhaal fill Patrick Swayze's shoes as the coolest bouncer in the Florida Keys? The 'Road House' remake promises action, brawls, and a chance to revisit a cult classic with a modern spin."

Beyond Gyllenhaal, the cast boasts intriguing names. Mention them! "With Billy Magnussen as the villain, Daniela Melchior ('The Suicide Squad') as a potential love interest, and even UFC superstar Conor McGregor making an appearance, the 'Road House' remake brings a fresh mix of talent to the table."

Tig Notaro is known for her dry wit and candid, observational humor. "If you love comedians who turn life's absurdities into hilarious stories, don't miss Tig Notaro's 'Hello Again.' She brings her signature sharp humor to relatable anecdotes about health issues, family dynamics, and the everyday awkwardness of life."

Stream Road House on Amazon Prime Video.

The Takeaway

Amazon Prime Video's March lineup emphasizes easy-watching entertainment that skews towards action, humor, and well-known properties. While it may not be a month for award-winning dramas or groundbreaking storytelling, there's plenty of escapist fun to be had.

New on Amazon Prime Video in March 2024

March 1

• Lyla in the Loop Season 1

• A Fistful of Dynamite

• Angela’s Ashes

• At First Sight

• Back to School

• Batman

• Batman Returns

• Bio-Dome

• Bring It On

• Bring It On: All or Nothing

• Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

• Bull Durham

• Bulletproof Monk

• Cadillac Man

• Catwoman

• Desperately Seeking Susan

• Duel at Diablo

• Field of Dreams

• Friday Night Lights

• God’s Not Dead

• Gone Baby Gone

• Guns of The Magnificent Seven

• How High

• How High 2

• How to Train Your Dragon

• I Saw the Devil

• Kicking & Screaming

• Land of the Lost

• Lawman

• Lions for Lambs

• Minnie Moskowitz

• Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot

• Paul Blart: Mall Cop

• Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

• Pet Semetary

• Premonition

• RBG

• Return to Me

• Road House (1989)

• Road to Perdition

• Rob Roy

• Running Scared

• Safe House

• Seabiscuit

• Sleepy Hollow

• Species: The Awakening

• Super 8

• Take Shelter

• The Barefoot Contessa

• The Brady Bunch Movie

• The Break-Up

• The Divergent Series: Allegiant

• The Divergent Series: Insurgent

• The Great Escape

• The Last Waltz

• The Long Riders

• The Madness of King George

• The Magnificent Seven Ride!

• The Purple Rose of Cairo

• Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

• The Untouchables

• The Warriors

• This Is the End

• Vanilla Sky

• Waterworld

• What Lies Beneath

March 3

• Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

March 5

• Five Nights at Freddy’s

March 7

• Divergent

• Marlowe

• Ricky Stanicky (Prime Video Original)

March 12

• My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

March 14

• Invincible Season 2, Part 2 (Prime Video Original)

• Frida (Prime Video Original)

March 15

• NWSL on Prime Video (Prime Video Original)

March 17

• The Captive

• Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

March 19

• Dinner Party with Jose Andres (Prime Video Original)

• The LEGO Batman Movie

March 26

• Tig Notaro: Hello Again (Prime Video Original)

March 28

• American Rust: Broken Justice (Prime Video Original)

• The Baxters (Prime Video Original)

• Hope on the Street

March 20

• Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) (Prime Video Original)

March 21

• Road House (Prime Video Original)

March 23

• Wrath of Man

March 26

• Minions: The Rise of Gru

March 29

• The Imitation Game

March 31

• Battle Royale