The Story⚡
Playdates turn deadly, kidnappers get hunted, ex-agents run for their lives, a Lagos prison explodes, and an 11-year-old learns to kill. Five action films on Prime Video that hit harder this December.
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This Detty December, Prime Video serves up raw action with family at the core, and no superhero capes are in sight. Here are the top five trending movies on Prime Video right now.
Playdate
What starts as two dads supervising their kids ends in a suburban bloodbath when masked mercenaries storm the house. Kevin James plays Brian, a fired accountant turned stay-at-home stepdad; Alan Ritchson is the too-calm neighbour Jeff, hiding a violent past. Directed by Luke Greenfield, written by Neil Goldman, with Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, and Isla Fisher.
The Trade
Nigeria’s most notorious kidnapper finally picks the wrong target. Blossom Chukwujekwu stars as Eric, a calculating kingpin whose latest job brings the police dangerously close. Rita Dominic, Stan Nze, Ali Nuhu, Shawn Faqua, and veteran Chiwetalu Agu fill the ensemble. Written and directed by Jade Osiberu.
Shadow Force
A married couple who once ran a black-ops unit are now its targets. Kerry Washington and Omar Sy play Kyrah and Isaac, protecting their son while dodging assassins sent by their former agency. Joe Carnahan directs; Mark Strong, Method Man, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph co-star.
Project Assault
On his last day before retirement, prison officer Wale Savage (Ademola Adedoyin) faces a riot led by vengeful gang leader Shina (Yemi Blaq). One night, one prison, zero backup. Directed by Babajide Ayinde in real Lagos locations.
She Rides Shotgun
Fresh out of prison and marked for death, Nate (Taron Egerton) grabs his estranged daughter, Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) and hits the road. To keep her alive, he teaches her how to steal cars and shoot straight, adapted from Jordan Harper’s novel, directed by Nick Rowland.
In Summary
Clear your December evenings, grab popcorn, and let these five Prime Video movies remind you why we still go to the edge of our seats.
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