10 Movies to Stream on Prime Video for Hispanic Heritage Month (2024)

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Hispanic Heritage Month may be from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate and honor the culture all year round. One of the best ways to show your support isn’t just by shopping at small Hispanic-owned businesses, but by educating yourself on the culture and history.

Some easy ways to do so can be through indulging in Latin music by Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers such as Bad Bunny, or watching movies that spotlight talented Hispanic actors and actresses.

Not sure where to start? Prime Video has hundreds of options to choose from, including movies about Hispanic legends and inspiring stories. The streamer dropped the film A Million Miles Away, which arrived on the streaming platform Sept. 15, and stars Michael Peña as José Moreno Hernández, a migrant from Mexico who works his way into becoming a crew member on Space Shuttle mission STS-128.

Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can watch the film for no additional cost — just sign into your account and find it in the Prime Video library under “new releases.” Not a current subscriber? Amazon has a 30 day free trial for new members, which means you can watch A Million Miles Away and more for free when you sign up. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular $14.99/month subscription price (or $139 annually).

Looking for additional ways to save? Students can take advantage of the student membership plan, which cuts the cost in half and provides a six month free trial. There’s also an EBT/Medicaid plan for 50% off that includes a 30 day free trial when you sign up.

With a membership you’ll have access to the entire Prime Video library as well as free one-day shipping, grocery delivery, Amazon Music Unlimited, Prime Try Before You Buy and many more perks.

Check below to discover more of the best movies to watch during Hispanic Heritage Month on Prime Video.

A Million Miles Away

Follow the inspiring true story of Hernández and his decades-long journey with his family from the rural village of Michoacán, Mexico, to California’s San Joaquin Valley as he uses his determination and perseverance to become a NASA flight engineer.

Cassandro

Based on a true story, Gael García Bernal plays Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler who creates the persona of Cassandro and eventually upends the world of macho wrestling, paving the way for a new future.

Sayen

Fans of action-packed movies will enjoy Sayen, which spotlights one Mapuche woman’s journey to take down the people who killed her grandmother and save her family’s legacy.

Culpa Mia

If you like forbidden romance, then dive into Culpa Mia, which shows what happens when one girl leaves her friends and boyfriend to live in her mother’s new husband’s mansion. Now, she’s constantly at odds with her stepbrother until the two realize their chemistry is undeniable.

Los Iniciados

For an edge-of-your-seat adventure, tune into Los Iniciados for all the thrills and suspense. The movie takes place in the near future, when water is at a shortage, and a journalist must investigate a gruesome murder. What he doesn’t expect is to discover a mysterious city where nothing is as it seems.

Book of Love

Romance fans will want to indulge in Book of Love as it follows an unsuccessful author named Henry (Sam Claflin) who, after learning of his book’s sudden success in Mexico, decides to fly there and promote it. Upon his arrival, he learns the true reason behind the story’s success is because the translator has turned it into a steamy erotic novel.

Argentina, 1985

Based on a true story, watch as Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and a young prosecution team dare to challenge Argentina’s military dictatorship while bringing justice to the victims of the Military Junta.

Being the Ricardos

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem take on the roles of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. In the span of one week, watch as the couple faces a series of personal and professional troubles that threaten the show, their careers and marriage.

The Book of Life

This family-friendly option features the character Manolo (Diego Luna), a bullfighter who is stuck choosing between following his family’s expectations or following his heart. What ensues is an epic adventure across dangerous lands.

Selena

Jennifer Lopez star in Selena, which captures the tragic story of the famous singer’s legacy and her rise to stardom.