TV shows & movies coming to Prime Video in October 2023
The Elephant
6th October 2023
Farid, once an obese young boy who endured a difficult childhood being bullied by his friends and was known as ‘Farid the Elephant’. Despite the emotional scars from his past, Farid harnessed his pain to fuel his ambition. 20 years later, he is now a successful and prosperous businessman and decides to host a lavish party at his home with a hidden agenda – to humiliate those who had once belittled him.
But things may not always be as they seem. Farid, played by Hicham Haddad, lives a double life, concealing mounting debts owed to ruthless gangsters. As the truth emerges, the group of friends embark on an adventure to rob Farid’s father, a renowned music icon in their home country, to settle Farid’s debts.
The Prisoner
12th October 2023
Ammar, depicted by Khaled Sakr, and his wife Rawan, played by Elham Ali, find their world shattered by the heart-breaking loss of their beloved son. Amidst the grief that engulfs them, Reem, the twin sister, seeks solace in therapy and is advised to temporary respite to a different home, owned by Ammar’s business partner. A chance to escape the relentless torment that haunts their daily lives.
But the wounds run deep. As Reem spends most of her time on her phone, Rawan’s anguish takes shape as she pins the blame on Ammar, convinced that his work-related duties in Dubai robbed them of their son when he needed them most. In his heart, Ammar is tormented by guilt.
The Yellow Duck
27th October 2023
Ahmed, played by Mohamed Abdul Rahman, is a hard-wording academic researcher in psychology. He is keen on getting his promotion and doctorate through unravelling the enigma of “Criminal Behaviour: Learned vs. Innate?”. To prove his theories, Ahmed is determined to conduct an immersive on-field research project.
His journey takes a thrilling twist when he crosses paths with Rasha, played by Ghada Adel, a notorious criminal with a captivating past. In a bold move, Ahmed decides to shadow Rasha, immersing himself in her world. Little does he know that this bold decision will catapult him into an adventure that will not only reshape his research but also alter the course of his entire life.
Prestij Meselesi
13th October 2023
A thrilling cinematic masterpiece, ‘Prestij Meselesi,’ is centred around the captivating world of ‘Prestige Music,’ an iconic era that was founded by visionary producer, Hilmi Topaloğlu, in the early 1990s.
At its core, the film weaves a gripping narrative around the spectacular rise of three musical legends: Özcan Deniz, Haluk Levent, and Mahsun Kırmızıgül, who were plucked from obscurity by Hilmi Topaloğlu, a music industry wizard with a knack for spotting raw talent. But this isn’t just a glimpse into the past; it’s a riveting journey of ambition, talent, and the pursuit of fame.
Directed and written by Mahsun Kirmizigül, the star Turkish cast includes Mahmut Kirmizigul, Ali Erkin Acir, Onur Gözeten, and Engin Hepileri in leading roles.
Totally Killer
6th October 2023
35 years after the shocking murder of three teens, the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer“ returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) ignores her overprotective mom’s (Julie Bowen) warning and comes face to face with the masked maniac and on the run for her life, accidentally time travels back to 1987, the year of the original killings. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and outrageous culture of the 1980s, Jamie teams up with her teen mom (Olivia Holt) to take down the killer once and for all before she’s stuck in the past forever.
Awareness
11th October 2023
Ian, a rebellious teenager living on the outskirts of society, can manipulate minds with his ability to generate visual illusions. He uses this power to survive – running small, indiscreet, scams. When one of his cons goes awry, his abilities publicly spiral out of control and Ian becomes the target of two rival organizations, each seeking to exploit his powers.
The Burial
13th October 2023
Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.
The Other Zoey
20th October 2023
Zoey Miller (Josephine Langford), a super smart computer major uninterested in romantic love, has her life thrown upside down when Zach (Drew Starkey), a popular college soccer player, gets amnesia and mistakes Zoey as his girlfriend. Just before she reveals the truth, she meets Zach’s cousin, Miles (Archie Renaux), with whom she has a lot in common. Still pretending to be Zach’s girlfriend, she realizes she has feelings for both of them and is forced to confront her fears to make an impossible decision.
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