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Top New Movies and Shows to Stream on Amazon Prime Video in September 2018

Each month, Amazon Prime Video refreshes its library with exciting new TV shows and movies for subscribers. As avid streaming enthusiasts who've tested countless titles, we've highlighted the standout additions arriving in September 2018.

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1. Ghostbusters I and II

It's never too early for spooky fun. These 1980s classics capture the era's magic—reminisce with our piece on Remembering the 1980s: Wait, Was It Really Like That? The 1984 original outshone the 1989 sequel, but both are must-watches for any film fan.

2. Jerry Maguire

This gem appeals to sports buffs and rom-com devotees alike, following an NFL agent's life-changing epiphany. Tom Cruise shines in the lead role.

3. King Lear

This 2018 Amazon-BBC co-production modernizes Shakespeare's tragedy, set in 21st-century London. Explore the king's tragic descent into madness. (Don't miss our picks for The 7 Best BBC Documentaries on Netflix.)

4. Sleepless in Seattle

The 1993 romantic comedy stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, earning two Oscar and two BAFTA nominations.

5. Forever

The latest Amazon Original joins acclaimed series like those in our list of 15 of the Best Amazon Originals You've Never Heard Of. It tracks married couple Oscar and June, whose routine ski trip sparks the unexpected. Premieres September 14.

6. There Will Be Blood

Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 masterpiece won two Oscars (including Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis) and six nominations. Day-Lewis portrays ruthless oilman Daniel Plainview amid California's early-20th-century oil rush.

7. Wishenpoof Season 2

This Amazon Original kids' series follows Bianca, a girl who grants wishes. Season 1 was a hit; the eagerly awaited Season 2 arrives September 7.

More Movies and TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video

These seven picks top our list, but over 50 new releases drop this month, including The Usual Suspects, Darkest Hour, and Watchmen. Dive deeper into the full catalog with our 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime and Top 15 Shows on Amazon Prime.