How to Request Content on Prime Video and Vote on Suggestions

Ever watched a movie or show on Prime Video and thought, ‘I wish this was here’? You’re not alone. Millions of users have the same idea-but most don’t know they can actually ask for it. Amazon lets you suggest titles you want to see, and even vote on what others have asked for. It’s not a guarantee you’ll get what you want, but it’s the only official way to influence Prime Video’s library. And if enough people ask, Amazon listens.

How to Request Content on Prime Video

Requesting content on Prime Video is simple, but it’s hidden in plain sight. You won’t find a big button labeled ‘Suggest a Movie’ on the homepage. Instead, you need to go to the search bar.

Open the Prime Video app or website. Type the name of the movie, show, or documentary you’re looking for. If it doesn’t appear in the results, you’ll see a message that says something like: ‘We couldn’t find what you’re looking for.’ Right below that, there’s a link that says ‘Request this title’. Click it.

A pop-up will ask you to confirm your request. You can add a note if you want-for example, ‘I’ve been looking for this for years’ or ‘My family watches this every holiday’. That note doesn’t change anything algorithmically, but it helps Amazon understand the demand. Then hit Submit.

That’s it. Your request is now in Amazon’s system. You won’t get an email confirmation, and you won’t see your request on the app. But it’s logged under your account, and Amazon uses these requests to decide what to license or produce.

How to Vote on Other Users’ Suggestions

Requesting is only half the battle. To make a real impact, you need to vote on other people’s suggestions. Amazon doesn’t make this obvious, but it’s one of the most powerful tools you have.

Go to the Prime Video homepage and scroll all the way to the bottom. Look for a section called ‘Help Us Improve Prime Video’. Click on it. You’ll be taken to a page that shows a list of recently requested titles from other users.

Each suggestion has a ‘Vote’ button next to it. Click it. That’s one vote added to that title’s total. You can vote once per suggestion. You can’t vote for the same thing twice, and you can’t undo your vote.

There’s no public leaderboard showing which titles are winning, but Amazon tracks the number of votes and requests together. Titles with hundreds of requests and thousands of votes are far more likely to be added. Some shows, like ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’, started as fan requests before Amazon picked them up for original production.

What Happens After You Request or Vote?

There’s no timeline. Amazon doesn’t promise to add a title within 30 days, 90 days, or even a year. Sometimes it takes years. But here’s what we know from real-world examples:

• Titles with over 5,000 requests and 20,000+ votes have a high chance of being licensed.
• Classic films, foreign language shows, and niche documentaries often get added after sustained demand.
• Amazon has added titles like ‘The Wicker Man’ (1973), ‘The Office’ (UK version), and ‘Spirited Away’ after years of user requests.
• Prime Video has also produced original series based on fan interest-like ‘The Boys’, which gained traction after fans asked for more superhero content with a dark twist.

Amazon doesn’t reveal its exact algorithm, but it looks at three things: how many people requested it, how many voted on it, and how often people search for it even when it’s not available. If you’re searching for a title repeatedly, Amazon notices-even if you never request it.

What You Can’t Request

Not every title can be requested. Amazon blocks requests for:

• Content that’s already on Prime Video (even if it’s buried or hard to find)
• Titles that are region-locked or only available in certain countries
• Content that violates copyright or licensing restrictions (e.g., unlicensed bootlegs)
• Shows or movies that are currently in production or being filmed
• Content that’s exclusively tied to other services (like HBO Max or Disney+ exclusives)

If you try to request something that’s already there, you’ll get an error. If you try to request something Amazon knows it can’t license, the system won’t let you submit the request at all.

Why Some Requests Get Ignored

Just because you requested something doesn’t mean it’ll show up. Here’s why:

• License costs: Some films are owned by studios that charge too much for streaming rights. Even if 10,000 people want ‘The Godfather’, Amazon might not pay the fee.
• Regional rights: A show might be available in the UK but not the US because of separate licensing deals.
• Low demand: If only 20 people requested it, Amazon won’t prioritize it.
• Content availability: Some older films have no digital master available. Restoring them costs money.

That’s why voting matters. One person requesting a title might get ignored. But if 500 people request it and 5,000 vote on it? That’s a signal Amazon can’t ignore.

Pro Tips to Increase Your Chances

Want to make your request count? Here’s how:

1. Ask for specific versions: Don’t just request ‘Star Wars’. Request ‘Star Wars: A New Hope - Original Theatrical Cut’. Specificity helps Amazon match the right title.
2. Use the search bar often: Even if you don’t request it, just searching for a title signals interest.
3. Share your request: Tell friends, family, or online communities to vote on the same title. More votes = more impact.
4. Check back monthly: Some titles appear in the suggestion list weeks or months after you request them.
5. Don’t spam: Re-requesting the same title multiple times won’t help. Amazon tracks duplicates.

What’s Been Added Because of User Requests?

Here are real titles added to Prime Video because of user demand:

• ‘The Office’ (UK version) - Added in 2020 after over 10,000 requests
• ‘Spirited Away’ - Added in 2021 after years of fan campaigns
• ‘The Wicker Man’ (1973) - Added in 2022 after a viral Reddit thread
• ‘The League’ - Added in 2023 after a petition with 8,000+ signatures across forums
• ‘The Killing’ (Danish version) - Added after users kept asking for the original instead of the US remake

These weren’t random picks. They were the result of consistent, organized user effort.

What’s Not Working

Some users think submitting a request is enough. It’s not. Others think voting once will do the trick. It won’t. The system is designed to filter out noise. If you want something added, you need to treat it like a campaign.

Join a Reddit thread, start a Twitter hashtag, or create a simple Google Form to collect votes from friends. The more people involved, the harder it is for Amazon to ignore.

And if a title you care about hasn’t been added after a year? Try again. Check if the request is still active. Sometimes titles disappear from the suggestion list if they’re under review or if licensing negotiations are underway.

Final Thoughts

Prime Video doesn’t have every movie or show you want. But it’s not a closed system. You have more power than you think. Requesting and voting takes less than a minute. Doing it regularly, and getting others to join, can actually change what’s available.

Don’t wait for Amazon to guess what you want. Tell them. And if you really care about a title, make sure others know about it too.