How to watch MGM+ shows, movies, and more on Prime Video

Key takeaways

MGM+ costs $7.99 a month or $61.99 a year with a seven-day free trial on Prime Video.
Original series include FROM, Godfather of Harlem, Robin Hood, The Institute, and The Westies.
MGM+ is available through a subscription on Prime Video, the MGM+ app, cable providers, and online.

MGM+ is one of many amazing streaming services you can access directly through subscriptions on Prime Video.

The service offers a lineup of exclusive and acclaimed original series and docuseries, recently released movies, and classic film franchises available on demand, online, and across devices. MGM+ is also available in more than 30 countries around the world.

Here’s everything you need to know about MGM+, including the top new original series to watch on it.

How do I sign up for MGM+?

You can subscribe directly to MGM+ through your Prime Video account for $7.99 a month or $61.99 a year in the United States. That means you will not need to download additional apps and no cable is required. You’ll be able to access all your content and manage your subscription directly from your Prime Video account, which makes for a smoother and easier experience.

There is a seven-day free trial option as well to try out MGM+.

Check your local Amazon website for pricing in your region.

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How else can I access MGM+?

MGM+ is available online and through the MGM+ app, as well as through cable, satellite, and emerging digital distribution channels. You can sign up to stream MGM+ in the app or on a desktop, or add it to your existing service with another provider. Check out the full list of providers.

What can I watch on MGM+?

Customers can subscribe to MGM+ directly on Prime Video and watch their favorites without having to switch apps. MGM+ is also available nationwide through cable, telco, satellite, digital distribution channels, and the MGM+ app. The streaming service offers a broad lineup of original series and docuseries, as well as the latest movie releases and classic franchises—all ad-free and on demand.

Here are some of the biggest original series you can stream now on MGM+, as well as a rundown of upcoming titles you can watch soon:

‘FROM’

FROM unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest—including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.

Cast: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster

‘Robin Hood’

Robin Hood follows Robert of Locksley's journey from forester's son to outlaw leader. Rebellion ignites in Sherwood, intrigue builds, and a legend is born.

Cast: Jack Patten, Lauren McQueen, Sean Bean, Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Richard Charles Lintern, Ryan Gage, Tom Mison

‘The Institute’

Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis in 'The Institute.'

The Institute follows teenage genius Luke Ellis, who is abducted by a secret organization that takes kids with psychic powers for use in a mysterious project. The place is run by Ms. Sigsby, a sadistic true believer who engages Luke in a deadly battle of wills.

Cast: Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker

‘Vanished’

In Vanished, Alice and her boyfriend Tom are enjoying a romantic trip to Paris when Tom suddenly disappears aboard a train heading to the south of France. Alice is then thrust into a dangerous mystery that forces her to question everything she thought she knew about the man she loves.

Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Sam Claflin

‘Godfather of Harlem’

Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson in 'Godfather of Harlem.'

In Godfather of Harlem, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem after returning from Alcatraz. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent "Chin" Gigante. To thwart the Italian's drug trade, Bumpy forms an alliance with Malcolm X.

Cast: Forest Whitaker, Lucy Fry

‘Billy the Kid’

Tom Blyth as Billy The Kid.

Billy the Kid tells the life story of one of the most infamous outlaws from history—from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

Cast: Tom Blyth, Daniel Webber, Eileen O'Higgins

‘The Hillside Strangler’

In this gripping series, The Hillside Strangler unmasks the truth behind Los Angeles' most terrifying serial killer case of the 1970s with interviews with convicted killer Ken Bianchi, officials, survivors, and rare archival recordings.

Cast: Frank Salerno

'The Westies'

The Westies is a gritty crime drama centering on New York City's infamously violent Irish gang. Set in the early 1980s, the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center on the Westies' home turf in Hell's Kitchen promises a financial windfall. But internal conflict threatens to ignite a powder keg, sweeping the gang into the FBI's investigation of the Italian Mafia.

Cast: J.K. Simmons, Titus Welliver, Tom Brittney, Stanley Morgan, Sarah Bolger, Jessica Frances Dukes, Hamish Allan-Headley, Vincent Walsh, Allen Leech, Hillary McCormack

'American Hostage'

Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s inspired by the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman. A beloved Indianapolis radio reporter, Heckman is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

Cast: Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Mireille Enos, Kristoffer Polaha, William Jackson Harper, Jonathan Tucker, Kat Cunning

Coming soon to MGM+

A Tale of Two Cities
Magnificent Seven
Treasure Island
Legacy of Spies

For more information about the current MGM+ lineup, go online or follow on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

What movies are available on MGM+?

Kit Harington as Sydney Carton starring in 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

The MGM+ service offers an expansive library of film titles from MGM and other major Hollywood studios. Browse the full selection for updates, which include crowd-pleasers released by MGM:

What else can I watch on Prime Video?

MGM+ is one of many subscriptions available on Prime Video you can add to your account to watch thousands of shows and movies. Members can also stream programming from partners such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, and Peacock Premium Plus as well as more than 900 free ad-supported television (FAST) channels.

There are also plenty of Amazon Original movies and series to watch on Prime Video, such as Reacher, Cross, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and Fallout.

Next, learn how to use Prime Video's "Shop the Show" feature to discover products from your favorite series, movies, and live sports.

Update: This article was originally published on March 30, 2023. It was updated on September 21, 2026, with the latest information around title availability on MGM+.