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As the old saying goes, “they don’t make them like they used to.” There’s just something extremely special about classic movies. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that movies were better back then (I love plenty of modern films), but I adore watching films released decades before I was even born.When it comes to classic movies (and I do mean classic here), Prime Video has always been one of the best streaming services for finding legendary flicks from the Hollywood of yesteryear. Case in point, the platform’s June 2026 slate includes some truly legendary movies. I’m taking films that have influenced generations of filmmakers and still do even today.If you also have an appreciation for classic movies, and find anything presented in stunning black-and-white very much a positive rather than a stumbling block. Here are the five classics to watch on Prime Video now.‘12 Angry Men’ (1957)
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Forget daredevil stunts or special effects. Director Sidney Lumet proves that all you need to craft an enthralling movie is an incredible script and magnetic performances. “12 Angry Men” is as riveting as it is simplistic in setup, but to quote another old saying, “the simplest ideas are often the best.” This legal drama will have you hooked on every word as its cast of jurors debate whether a young boy committed the murder of his father.At the heart of the debate is Henry Fonda’s Juror #8 (none of the characters are named, bar two at the very end); initially, he's the sole dissenting voice. His fellow jurors are convinced of the boy’s guilt without need for discussion, and it’s Fonda’s job to convince them to at least consider the fact before sending the defendant to the electric chair. Set in a sweltering New York City courthouse, “12 Angry Men” is more engrossing than basically any modern crime drama. It’s a true cinematic masterpiece.Watch "12 Angry Men" on Prime Video now‘Paths of Glory’ (1957)
