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From Harlem to Wakanda: Best Black-Led Series and Movies Streaming on Prime Video

Celebrate Black excellence on screen with series and films that honor heritage, spotlight trailblazing talent, and bring unforgettable stories to Prime Video.

With several streaming options at your fingertips, Amazon Prime Video is the best option, allowing you to bundle all your favorite TV subscriptions into one easy payment. You can add services like Starz, Apple TV+, Paramount+, MGM+, BET+, and more, making movie nights in and binge-watching shows that much better. No more switching apps or keeping track of different logins—just everything you love in one place. Whether you're catching up on the latest drama, diving into a new documentary, or watching your comfort rom-com for the hundredth time, Prime Video has your back.

  • Cross

    Amazon

    Cross (Aldis Hodge) is 38, Southeast D.C. born and raised, and sharper than most. He’s a homicide detective who knows how to read a room—and a killer’s mind—before they even speak. Cool under pressure but carrying real pain, he’s a present Black father still picking up the pieces after losing his wife, Maria. Between chasing murderers and keeping his kids safe, he’s walking a tightrope that’s getting thinner by the day. What’s coming next might be the case that breaks him—or pushes him into a new chapter.

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  • SWARM

    Amazon

    “SWARM” follows Dre(Dominique Fishback), a young woman whose obsession with Ni’Jah—a pop star inspired by Beyoncé—takes a dangerous turn. Set in the rise of stan culture, it dives into how fandom can flip into something dark and violent. As Dre travels chasing her idol and protecting her name, things get messy fast. The show shines a light on the wild, sometimes toxic energy behind internet obsession.

    Binge it now

  • Everybody Hates Chris

    Amazon

    Everybody Hates Chris is the ultimate comfort show. What makes it stand out isn’t just the laughs, but the real-life lessons tucked inside every joke. Inspired by Chris Rock’s childhood, the show tells the story of a teenager navigating life as the oldest of three in Brooklyn during the early ’80s. It’s funny, relatable, and full of moments that hit deep while keeping you smiling.

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  • Them

    Amazon

    Whoever thought Compton used to be an all-white town before it flipped into the place we know now? “Them” brought that history to life, following a Black family moving into a white neighborhood during the Great Migration. What should’ve been a fresh start quickly turns into a nightmare with threats coming from both their new neighbors and something darker. The show doesn’t shy away from the fear and tension that comes with trying to claim space where you’re not always welcome.

  • Harlem

    Amazon

    From writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), this comedy follows four best friends in Harlem as they navigate life and chase their dreams. Starring Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerry Johnson, Tyler Lepley, and Shaniqua Shandi, the show centers on a rising star professor balancing work and love, a tech entrepreneur juggling new romances, a singer who keeps it honest, and a fashion designer hopelessly chasing love. Together, they’re stepping into the next chapter—leveling up in their careers, relationships, and big city ambitions.

  • Coming 2 America

    Amazon

    For a long time, we believed that a sequel was only a rumour, but in 2021 Eddie Murphy made our dreams come true and dropped another classic for the new generation. But this time Akeem didn’t drag Semmi along to find a king for himself, but for his son! An African Prince in the 21st century? A sight you have to see!

    Check it out here

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  • The Temptations

    Amazon

    No matter how many years go by, this movie will always be a classic. Timeless. Iconic. Period. It gave us the full ride — the glam, the grind, the glory and the heartbreak — all wrapped up in the story of Motown’s most legendary group. This wasn’t just a movie; it was the blueprint on how to show the rise and fall of a musical empire.

    Rewatch it for the vibes

  • Sinners

    “Sinners” has been the talk of television and film since its release on April 18, and if you didn’t get to see it in IMAX, you now have IMAX at home because it's streaming now on Amazon Prime. Grab your boo, the kids, or even your best friends and gather around for another epic movie night.

    Flick up tonight

  • Judas And The Black Messiah

    Amazon

    Tasked by FBI Agent Mitchell and under the eye of J. Edgar Hoover, Bill O’Neal infiltrates the Black Panther Party. As Chairman Fred Hampton rises in power and passion — even finding love along the way — O’Neal is pulled deeper into a movement he was sent to destroy. What unfolds is a gripping fight for control, loyalty, and the truth behind where O’Neal’s allegiance really lies.

    Learn some history here

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  • G20

    Amazon

    When the “G20” summit comes under attack, U.S. President Danielle Sutton, played by Academy Award winner Viola Davis, becomes the number one target. But she’s not going down easy. After slipping out of the attackers’ grip, she’s locked in a high-stakes mission to protect her family, defend the country, and keep world leaders safe. “G20” delivers the kind of action thriller where Viola Davis delivers a standout performance.

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