20 Best Action Movies on Starz 2026
Find thrilling picks on Starz, from Shelter and Jack Reacher to Looper, The Bourne Supremacy, and more action-packed favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best action movies on Starz, this lineup gives you a little of everything: high-stakes chases, gritty shootouts, sharp twists, and a few smart genre-benders. Shelter (2026) brings a fresh edge, while Jack Reacher and The Bourne Supremacy deliver the kind of relentless momentum that keeps you glued to the screen. For viewers who like their thrills with a sci-fi twist, Looper and Minority Report add time-bending tension, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado turns every decision into a pressure point. You’ll also find crowd-pleasers like The Italian Job, Back to the Future, and a mix of crime and action picks that make this page easy to browse when you want something fast, fun, and worth your time.
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Shelter
action · thriller
Michael Mason is a recluse on a remote Scottish island who rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.
Directed by Ric Roman WaughCast Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Michael Shaeffer, Anna Crilly, Bill NighyStarz -
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The Italian Job
action · crime · thriller
Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker, Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.
Directed by F. Gary GrayCast Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Seth GreenStarz -
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Underworld
action · fantasy · thriller
Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.
Directed by Len WisemanCast Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill NighyStarz -
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Minority Report
action · crime · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Max von Sydow, Steve Harris, Neal McDonough, Patrick KilpatrickStarzParamount Plus -
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The Bourne Supremacy
action · mystery · thriller
A CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent, who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne and Marie have been living. The pair run for their lives and Bourne, who promised retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, is forced to once again take up his life as a trained assassin to survive.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl UrbanStarz -
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Looper
action · drama · sci-fi · thriller
In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
Directed by Rian JohnsonCast Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah SeganStarz -
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Dawn of the Dead
action · horror
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
Directed by Zack SnyderCast Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer, Ty BurrellStarz -
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The Bourne Ultimatum
action · mystery · thriller
Bourne is brought out of hiding once again by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar, an upgrade to Project Treadstone, in a series of newspaper columns. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past while dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy ConsidineStarz -
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Priest
action · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.
Directed by Scott StewartCast Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Lily CollinsStarz -
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Turbulence
action · adventure · drama · fantasy · thriller
A married couple embarks on a hot-air balloon adventure, but unforeseen circumstances lead to life-threatening situations that test their love and resilience as they fight for survival.
Directed by Claudio FähCast Hera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Kelsey Grammer, Olga Kurylenko, Lionel Robert BlancStarz -
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Waterworld
action · adventure · sci-fi
In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.
Directed by Kevin ReynoldsCast Kevin Costner, Chaim Jeraffi, Rick Aviles, R.D. Call, Zitto KazannNetflixStarz -
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Beast
action & adventure · drama · sport
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Directed by Tyler AtkinsCast Russell Crowe, Mojean Aria, Daniel MacPherson, George Burgess, Nathan PhillipsStarz -
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Volcano
action · drama · sci-fi · thriller
An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.
Directed by Mick JacksonCast Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Don Cheadle, Jacqueline KimStarz -
14
Fire with Fire
action · crime · mystery · thriller
A fireman takes an unexpected course of action when a man whom he's been ordered to testify against—after being held up at a local convenience store—threatens him.
Directed by David BarrettCast Josh Duhamel, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Vincent D'Onofrio, 50 CentStarz -
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Warcraft
action · adventure · fantasy
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.
Directed by Duncan JonesCast Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby KebbellStarz -
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The Hurricane Heist
action · adventure · crime · thriller
Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint facilities.
Directed by Rob CohenCast Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten, Ralph Ineson, Melissa BolonaStarz -
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The Take
action · adventure · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.
Directed by James WatkinsCast Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, Kelly Reilly, José GarciaStarz -
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Sleepless
action · crime · thriller
Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who has a lot of enemies, is caught in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and the mob-controlled casino underground. When a heist goes wrong, a crew of homicidal gangsters kidnap Downs’ teenage son T. In one sleepless night, Downs will have to rescue his son, evade an internal affairs investigation, and bring the kidnappers to justice.
Directed by Baran bo OdarCast Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Scoot McNairy, Dermot Mulroney, Tip 'T.I.' HarrisStarz -
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Behind Enemy Lines
action · drama · thriller · war
While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, Burnett's commanding officer, Admiral Reigart, decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save his life.
Directed by John MooreCast Owen Wilson, Gene Hackman, Gabriel Macht, Charles Malik Whitfield, Joaquim de AlmeidaStarz -
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The Last Face
action · adventure · drama · romance · war
Miguel, a heroic Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings in Africa.
Directed by Sean PennCast Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem, Brandon Phillips, Anna Strelkov, Mark De VilliersStarz
Wrapping Up
This collection is built for quick decisions and great movie nights, whether you want a sleek thriller, a crime caper, or a full-throttle chase movie. With titles like Shelter, Jack Reacher, Looper, and The Bourne Supremacy, you can jump straight to something exciting without wasting time scrolling. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh pick from the catalog. We update it regularly, so the list stays useful as the Starz lineup changes.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Starz. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026