20 Best Crime Movies on Starz 2026
Find the top crime, thriller, and heist movies on Starz, from The Italian Job and Minority Report to Now You See Me and Sicario.
If you’re hunting for the best crime movies on Starz, this lineup mixes slick heists, tense investigations, and offbeat capers that keep the stakes moving. From the puzzle-box thrills of The Italian Job and the illusion-heavy twists of Now You See Me to the harder-edged suspense of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, there’s plenty here for fans of action and thriller storytelling. You’ll also find smart, character-driven picks like Minority Report and Roman J. Israel, Esq., which add mystery and moral pressure to the mix. And if you want a lighter crime-comedy angle, 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street bring fast jokes with their undercover chaos. With 20 titles on the page, it’s easy to jump between familiar favorites and fresh discoveries.
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Now You See Me: Now You Don't
crime · thriller
The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress's global money laundering scheme for criminals.
Directed by Ruben FleischerCast Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Andrew SantinoStarz -
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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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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 Minus Man
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.
Directed by Hampton FancherCast Owen Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Dennis Haysbert, Alex WarrenStarz -
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The Raven
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet is in pursuit of a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer's stories.
Directed by James McTeigueCast John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson, Kevin McNallyAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Pet
crime · horror · thriller
A man bumps into an old crush and becomes obsessed. After several failed attempts at winning her over, he kidnaps her and holds her captive underneath the animal shelter where he works.
Directed by Carles TorrensCast Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, Jennette McCurdy, Da'Vone McDonald, Nathan ParsonsStarz -
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Focus
comedy · crime · drama · romance
Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.
Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John RequaCast Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Adrian Martinez, Gerald McRaney, Rodrigo SantoroStarz -
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Gangs of New York
crime · drama
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Directed by Martin ScorseseCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. ReillyStarzParamount Plus -
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John Q
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.
Directed by Nick CassavetesCast Gabriela Oltean, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Ron Annabelle, Daniel E. SmithStarz -
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Marshall
biography · crime · drama · history
Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.
Directed by Reginald HudlinCast Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Sterling K. Brown, Dan StevensStarz -
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
adventure · crime · drama · horror · mystery · thriller
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Directed by Roy William NeillCast Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Karen Verne, William Post Jr.Starz -
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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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Fresh
crime · drama · thriller
Death and violence anger twelve year old drug courier Fresh, who sets his rival employers against each other.
Directed by Boaz YakinCast Sean Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, N'Bushe Wright, Ron BriceStarz -
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Burn
comedy · crime · thriller
Lonely, unstable gas station attendant Melinda is tired of being overshadowed by her more confident, outgoing co-worker Sheila. When the gas station is held up at gunpoint by Billy, a desperate man in need of quick cash, Melinda finds an opportunity to make a connection with the robber, regardless of who gets hurt.
Directed by Mike GanCast Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Josh Hutcherson, Suki Waterhouse, Harry Shum Jr., Shiloh FernandezStarz -
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Wonderland
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The police investigation that followed uncovered two versions of the events leading up to the brutal murders - both involving legendary porn actor John Holmes.
Directed by James CoxCast Kate Bosworth, Carrie Fisher, Val Kilmer, Kim Marriner, Dylan McDermottAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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The Limey
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Directed by Steven SoderberghCast Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe DallesandroAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Army of One
biography · comedy · crime
Gary Faulkner is an ex-con, unemployed handyman, and modern day Don Quixote who receives a vision from God telling him to capture Osama Bin Laden. Armed with only a single sword purchased from a home-shopping network, Gary travels to Pakistan to complete his mission. While on his quest, Gary encounters old friends back home in Colorado, the new friends he makes in Pakistan, the enemies he makes at the CIA - and even God and Osama themselves.
Directed by Larry CharlesCast Nicolas Cage, Russell Brand, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Amar Chadha-Patel, Paul ScheerStarz -
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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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Event 15
crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Three soldiers get trapped in an elevator when terrorists set off a dirty bomb. But when one escapes, her world turns upside down as she realizes nothing is what it seems.
Directed by Matthew ThompsonCast Josh Stewart, Jennifer Morrison, James Frain, Kimberly Elise, Jude CiccolellaStarz
Wrapping Up
This page brings together a wide range of crime-driven movies, from polished capers and investigative thrillers to action-heavy chases and clever mysteries. Whether you’re in the mood for The Italian Job, the Now You See Me films, or something grittier like Sicario: Day of the Soldado, there’s enough variety here to match different tastes and streaming moods. Bookmark this guide and come back when you want a quick pick without scrolling endlessly. The list is updated regularly, so it stays useful as the Starz library 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