Marshmallow

You don't need another "hidden gem sci-fi" list — Marshmallow in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV is simply a strong one. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 90 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Pierson Fodé's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Marshmallow earns its spot. Marshmallow treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. At a secluded summer camp, timid and introverted 12-year-old Morgan is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Pierson Fodé and Corbin Bernsen lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It was released in 2025. What separates Marshmallow from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Marshmallow a chance. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Pierson Fodé grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Marshmallow was released in 2025, directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio. The full 93-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.