New on Prime Video This Week: Top Movies & Series (Aug 31–Sep 6, 2026)

Here is what arrived on Prime Video in the US the week of August 31 through September 6, 2026, sorted with older viewers in mind. We kept to movies and TV series, and we noted anything that runs dark or graphic so there are no surprises.

Highlights for the Week

What is the standout for a classic movie night?

Prime loaded up on older films this week, and two of the best are “The Great Escape” and “Rain Man.” One is a rousing wartime adventure, the other a tender road-trip drama that won the Oscar for Best Picture. Both hold up beautifully.

Is there anything brand new this week?

Yes. “The Runner” is a fresh thriller with Gal Gadot in the lead. It is short and tense, so it works well if you want something current without a long time commitment.

What about a series to keep me company?

It is a quieter week for new series, but “Everybody Loves Raymond” arrived in full, and few things are easier to put on than a familiar family sitcom you can watch in any order.

Top New Movies on Prime Video This Week

Sep 1 – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

Steve Martin and Michael Caine play two con men working the same stretch of the French Riviera who agree to a bet to see which of them can swindle a target first. The two leads play off each other wonderfully, and Caine is especially good as the smoother of the pair.

This is a clever, good-natured comedy with no meanness to it, which makes it an easy watch. The schemes stay playful rather than cruel, and it moves at a nice pace. A reliable pick when you want to laugh.

Sep 1 – The Great Escape (1963)

Based on a true story, this wartime adventure follows Allied prisoners plotting a daring mass breakout from a German camp. Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, and a deep bench of stars carry it, and the famous motorcycle chase is still a thrill.

At nearly three hours it is a proper epic, and it earns every minute. The violence is mild by today’s standards and the spirit is one of courage and teamwork. A grand choice for a slow afternoon or a rainy day.

Sep 1 – Rain Man (1988)

Tom Cruise plays a self-centered young man who discovers he has an older brother, played by Dustin Hoffman, living with autism in an institution. What begins as a scheme turns into a genuine bond as the two travel across the country together.

Hoffman’s performance won him an Academy Award, and the film is a moving, patient story about family. There is some coarse language early on, but nothing graphic. This is a rewarding watch that stays with you.

Sep 2 – The Runner (2026)

Gal Gadot stars as an attorney whose ordinary life is upended by a single mysterious phone call, sending her on the run over one frantic stretch of time. Director Kevin Macdonald keeps it lean, and the whole thing clocks in well under two hours.

If you enjoy a tight, suspenseful thriller, this delivers without dragging. Do keep in mind it has the tension and some of the rough moments that come with the genre, so it is best when you are in the mood for something with a pulse.

Top New TV Series on Prime Video This Week

It was a light week for new series on Prime Video, so rather than stretch for a fourth, here are the three genuinely worth your time.

Sep 1 – Desperate Housewives: Seasons 1-8 (2004)

All eight seasons of the hit drama landed at once. Set on a picture-perfect suburban street where everyone has a secret, it mixes mystery, soap-opera twists, and a good deal of humor, narrated by a neighbor who is no longer around.

It is soapy fun with a sharp comic streak, and the ensemble cast is a big part of the draw. Some storylines get a bit steamy, so it is grown-up entertainment, but it is never heavy going. Easy to binge, easy to enjoy.

Sep 1 – Everybody Loves Raymond: Seasons 1-9 (1996)

The whole run of this beloved sitcom is here. Ray Romano plays a sportswriter whose meddling parents live right across the street, and Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle are a joy as the in-laws who never quite know when to go home.