One of the key reasons I rank Prime Video among the best streaming services is its commitment to the classics. While rival platforms often focus on new films, Prime Video keeps its library stocked with legendary movies from years gone by.August 2026 is proving no different. Prime Video recently added more than 50 movies to its library, including a handful of features that are at least a few decades old. These movies have stood the ultimate test of time and remain essential watches even in the 21st century.So, if you also have an appreciation for classic movies, here are three recently added movies to Prime Video for your watchlist this week.‘Robocop’ (1987)
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The ‘80s delivered some of the most beloved and fondly remembered action heroes in cinema. Alex Murphy, aka Robocop, most certainly ranks on that list. This robotically enhanced law enforcer is an icon. It wasn’t always that way. “Robocop” received mixed reviews upon release, and many were critical of its intense violence. However, over time it found its audience, and its mixture of no-nonsense action, smart social commentary, and slick sci-fi elements has ensured that “Robocop” remains a firm favorite.Set in a dystopian Detroit, which is overrun with criminal activity and crime on every street corner, Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is a beat cop left for dead by a ruthless gang. On death’s door, Murphy is transformed into Robocop, a heavily armored cyborg with his memories stripped away. His mission is to clean up the streets by any means necessary. But when Robocop learns the truth of his creation, he decides to turn on his own scheming masters.Watch "Robocop" on Prime Video now‘Blue Velvet’ (1986)
