How to Request Content on Prime Video and Vote on Suggestions

Have you ever scrolled through Prime Video and wished a specific movie or show was available? You’re not alone. Millions of users have the same thought. The good news? Amazon lets you ask for exactly what you want - and even helps decide what gets added next. You can request content on Prime Video and vote on others’ suggestions. It’s not a secret feature. It’s built right in. Here’s how to use it, step by step.

How to Request Content on Prime Video

Requesting a movie or TV show on Prime Video takes less than a minute. You don’t need to contact customer service or fill out a long form. It’s all done inside the app or website.

First, open Prime Video on your browser, smartphone, or TV. Search for the title you want. If it doesn’t show up in the results, you’ll see a message that says something like: "We couldn’t find what you’re looking for." That’s your cue.

Below that message, there’s a button labeled "Request this title". Click it. A small pop-up will appear asking if you’re sure. Confirm, and you’re done. Amazon logs your request. No email confirmation, no follow-up - but your vote counts.

Here’s the catch: you can’t request every title. Amazon filters out things that are already in their library, duplicates, or content they know they can’t license. For example, you won’t see the request option for Stranger Things - it’s already there. But if you’re searching for The Last Kingdom: Season 5 and it’s not listed, that’s when the request button appears.

How to Vote on Other Users’ Suggestions

Requesting your own title is only half the story. Prime Video also has a public list of suggestions from other users. You can vote on these to help push them up the priority list.

To find them, go to the Prime Video homepage. Scroll down until you see a section called "Suggested by Customers". It’s usually near the bottom of the page, under "Popular on Prime Video". Click on it.

You’ll see a grid of titles people have requested - everything from classic foreign films to obscure 90s TV shows. Each one has a vote count next to it. To vote, simply click the "Upvote" button under the title you want to see added. You can vote for as many as you like. No limits.

Every vote matters. Amazon doesn’t share exact numbers, but internal data from 2024 showed that titles with over 5,000 votes were 17 times more likely to be licensed within six months. Some shows, like Wings (the 90s NBC sitcom), hit 22,000 votes and were added in early 2025. That’s real power in your hands.

What Happens After You Request or Vote?

There’s no timeline. No progress bar. Amazon doesn’t notify you when a title is added. That’s intentional. They don’t want to set expectations they can’t meet.

But here’s what actually happens behind the scenes: your request gets added to a database that’s reviewed weekly by Amazon’s licensing team. They cross-reference your vote with:

• How many other people requested the same title
• How often it’s searched for globally
• Whether they already have rights to similar content
• Cost of licensing compared to expected viewership

Titles with high demand and low licensing cost have the best shot. That’s why niche cult classics often get added faster than big-budget blockbusters. It’s not about popularity - it’s about value.

Some requests take months. Others take years. A few never make it. But if you’re patient and keep voting, you’ll see results. One user in Texas requested Stargate: SG-1 in 2021. They voted every month. It arrived in January 2026.

Why Some Titles Never Get Added

Not every request turns into a show. Here’s why:

• Licensing issues: Some studios don’t sell streaming rights. For example, classic MGM films are often locked up in long-term deals with other services.
• Regional restrictions: A title might be available in the UK but not the US. Your vote won’t override that.
• Content rights expired: If a show was once on Prime but got pulled, it might be gone because the license lapsed.
• Low demand: If only five people requested a title in a country of 300 million, it’s unlikely to be added.

You can’t force Amazon’s hand. But you can increase your odds. Vote consistently. Encourage friends to vote. Join online communities like Reddit’s r/PrimeVideoRequests. Collective action works.

Pro Tips to Get Your Favorite Content Added

Here’s what actually moves the needle:

1. Request early: The sooner you request a title, the more time it has to gather votes. A title requested in January has a better chance than one requested in December.
2. Vote daily: Amazon’s system refreshes weekly. Voting every few days keeps your preferred titles visible.
3. Use exact titles: Search for The Office (US), not just The Office. Spelling matters.
4. Don’t double-request: If someone already requested it, vote instead. Duplicate requests don’t help.
5. Check back: Every few months, search for your requested titles. Sometimes they appear without warning.

One user in Germany noticed Inspector Gadget (1983 cartoon) had 1,200 votes. They shared the link on Facebook. Within two weeks, votes jumped to 5,400. It was added in March 2025.

What You Can’t Do

There are limits:

• You can’t request documentaries unless they’re in Prime’s catalog already.
• You can’t request live sports or news content.
• You can’t request content from non-partnered studios (like HBO Max originals if they’re not licensed to Prime).
• You can’t vote on titles that are already on Prime - the option disappears.

And no, there’s no way to pay for faster approval. Amazon doesn’t offer premium voting or paid requests. It’s all free. It’s all fair.

How Often Does Prime Video Add New Titles From Requests?

Amazon doesn’t publish a schedule. But based on user reports and third-party trackers, new titles from requests appear every 2-4 weeks. Most are indie films, international series, or older TV shows.

In 2025 alone, over 280 titles were added directly because of user requests. That includes:

• Red Dwarf (UK sci-fi comedy)
• Inspector Montalbano (Italian detective series)
• The Adventures of Tintin (1991 animated series)
• Chalk (1997 British sitcom)

These aren’t blockbusters. But they’re beloved. And they’re there because people kept asking.

Final Thought: Your Voice Matters

Prime Video doesn’t guess what you want. It listens. Every vote, every request, every shared link adds up. You’re not just a subscriber. You’re part of a community shaping what’s available.

Next time you miss a show, don’t just sigh and scroll. Click "Request". Vote. Tell a friend. Do it again next week. In a year, you might look back and realize - that obscure documentary you begged for? It’s now your go-to weekend watch.