How to Watch Amazon Prime Video for Free: Sign Up for a Free Trial

By Angela Tricarico
Published March 22, 2024, 3:15 p.m. ET
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We know Amazon sales are all the rage — especially right now with the Big Spring Sale in full swing — but did you know that there are also some things on there that you can get for free?

No, we’re not talking about Freevee, the always-free streaming service nestled inside Prime Video (that you can use on any streaming device to watch thousands of shows, movies, and live TV channels).

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We’re talking about Prime Video itself. Whether you’re an Amazon Prime member already, or haven’t given into the subscription quite yet, there are ways to stream all of the great TV shows and movies Prime Video has to offer without paying a cent.

Sound good? Let’s get into it.

Does Prime Video Have a Free Trial?

Yes! Prime Video is included as part of an Amazon Prime membership, and all new Prime members get a 30-day free trial before the $14.99/month price kicks in.

Prime Student is another way to score a free trial for Amazon Prime — students attending an accredited college or university qualify for four years of Prime Student, which includes a six-month free trial.

Already a Prime Shopper? Stream For Free:

If you have Amazon Prime primarily for the shopping perks, you might not know that you get a whole streaming service included in your subscription for no additional cost — now you do! Everything in the Prime Video catalog (not video-on-demand) is available to stream completely free.

Simply click on the “Prime Video” tab on the Amazon navigation bar and, in the words of Prime Video itself, “find your happy place.”

What to Watch on Prime Video:

CONOR MCGREGOR and JAKE GYLLENHAAL star in ROADHOUSE
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Prime Video Top 10:

At the time of publishing, these were the 10 most-watched titles on Prime Video:

  1. Road House (2024)
  2. Invincible
  3. Ricky Stanicky
  4. Reacher
  5. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
  6. Judy Justice
  7. Marlowe
  8. Hazbin Hotel
  9. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024)
  10. Five Nights at Freddy’s

Best Shows on Prime Video:

Some of the best shows streaming on Prime Video right now include award-nominated titles Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, hit superhero dramas The Boys and Gen V, teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty, and last year’s musical smash Daisy Jones & the Six.

You can also stream trending titles like Reacher and Invincible. Team Decider’s favorite show of 2023, Jury Duty, is also streaming on Prime Video.

Best Movies on Prime Video:

In addition to a roster of Amazon Original movies that includes Road House, Ricky Stanicky, Upgraded, Air, and Red, White & Royal Blue, Prime Video is also the second stop for all of Peacock’s exclusive movie premieres.

This means you can stream movies like Five Nights at Freddy’s, Asteroid City, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on Prime Video at no additional cost.

You can also stream standout doc Kelce, Oscar nominee The Sound of Metal, and 2023’s cult-classic-in-the-making Bottoms.

What Else is Included With Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime subscribers get the following perks in addition to Prime Video:

  • Free same-day, one-day, and two-day delivery
  • Access to shopping events like Prime Day
  • Exclusive discounts at Whole Foods and free shipping on orders of $100 at Amazon Fresh
  • Amazon Music – ad-free podcasts and shuffle-play top artists, albums, and playlists
  • Prime Gaming – get games, a Twitch channel subscription, and more gaming benefits every month
  • Prime Reading – read hundreds of new books, magazines, and more each month
  • Prescription savings at 60,000 pharmacies
  • Amazon Photos full-resolution digital photo storage
  • Prime Try Before You Buy for clothes and shoes

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