Is Amazon Prime Video worth it if you have Prime?
Included with Prime
Amazon Prime Video is part of a Prime membership, which costs about $139 per year or $15 per month in the U.S. (prices vary by country). If you already have Prime for shipping, you get Prime Video at no additional cost.
The service includes a decent library of originals like The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Reacher, plus licensed movies and TV shows. You can also add channels like Max or Paramount+ for an extra fee.
- No extra cost if you already have Prime.
- Originals like The Boys and The Rings of Power are exclusive.
- You can rent or buy new releases not included with Prime.
- Prime Video is available in many countries, though libraries differ.
Value and drawbacks
Since it's bundled with Prime, the value is high if you use other Prime benefits like free shipping and Prime Music. However, the interface can be cluttered, and many popular movies require rental or purchase.
Ads were introduced on Prime Video in 2024; you can pay extra (about $3 per month) to remove them. If you don't have Prime, a standalone Prime Video subscription costs around $9 per month in the U.S.
Common mistakes
- Thinking all content on Prime Video is free with Prime; many new releases cost extra.
- Forgetting that ads are now default unless you pay to remove them.
- Assuming Prime Video is the same in every country; content and pricing vary.
