20 Best Movies on Starz 2026
Find 20 Starz picks, from Michael and The Housemaid to Back to the Future, Coach Carter, and Jack Reacher, across drama, thriller, and more.
If you’re sorting through what to stream next, this Starz lineup makes the choice easier. Start with the buzzworthy drama and thriller picks, then branch out to crowd-pleasers like The Italian Job (2003), Coach Carter (2005), Back to the Future (1985), Now You See Me (2013), and Jack Reacher (2012). The newer titles, including Michael (2026), The Housemaid (2025), and Shelter (2026), bring fresh energy to the mix, while the collection also leans into history, music & musical, and mystery in ways that keep the page varied. With 20 titles to browse, it’s easy to find something for a quiet night in, a weekend binge, or a movie rewatch with a little more edge.
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Michael
drama · history · music & musical
The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Directed by Antoine FuquaCast Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo, Jayden Harville, Jaylen Lyndon HunterStarz -
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The Housemaid
drama · mystery · thriller
A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own.
Directed by Paul FeigCast Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Peter Colandro, Don DiPetta, Lamar Baucom-SlaughterStarz -
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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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Hostiles
drama · western
A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.
Directed by Scott CooperCast Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike, Ava Cooper, Stella Cooper, David MidthunderStarz -
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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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Jungle
adventure · biography · drama · thriller
In 1981, an enthusiastic young adventurer follows his dreams into the Bolivian Amazon jungle with two friends and a guide with a mysterious past. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the darkest elements of human nature and the deadliest threats of the wilderness lead to an all-out fight for survival.
Directed by Greg McLeanCast Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russell, Joel Jackson, Yasmin KassimAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreevee -
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Scream
horror · mystery
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Drew Barrymore, Roger L. Jackson, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla HatleyStarzParamount Plus -
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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 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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Scary Movie
comedy
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Directed by Keenen Ivory WayansCast Carmen Electra, Dave Sheridan, Frank B. Moore, Giacomo Baessato, Kyle GrahamStarzParamount Plus -
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Coming Soon
comedy · romance
Privileged teenage friends Jenny, Nell and Stream spend their senior year on a quest to rid Stream of her virginity. However, Stream wants more than just her first sexual experience. She wants to have an orgasm -- but achieving this proves problematic, as the boys she meets are hardly sensitive enough to provide her the release she seeks. When it becomes clear that Nell and Jenny have never experienced an orgasm either, all three set out to get one.
Directed by Colette BursonCast Bonnie Root, Gaby Hoffmann, Tricia Vessey, James Roday Rodriguez, Bridget BarkanAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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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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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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The Da Vinci Code
mystery · thriller
A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
Directed by Ron HowardCast Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, Paul BettanyStarz -
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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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Coach Carter
biography · drama · sport
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Directed by Thomas CarterCast Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Nana GbewonyoStarz -
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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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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
Wrapping Up
This list gives you an easy way to narrow down your next Starz pick without scrolling endlessly. Whether you want a sharp thriller, a moving drama, a history-driven story, or a lighter classic with big rewatch value, the page is built to cover different moods. Save it and come back when you want a quick refresher on the strongest options. The lineup is updated regularly, so you’ll always have a current guide to fresh releases and familiar favorites.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026