20 Best Thriller Movies on Starz 2026
Find tense crime, mystery, and action picks on Starz, from The Housemaid and Jack Reacher to Now You See Me and Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
If you’re hunting for the best thriller movies on Starz, this list gives you a fast way to find tense, twisty, and high-stakes picks without wasting time. The lineup blends crime, mystery, action, and drama, so you can jump from the clever cons of The Italian Job and Now You See Me to the hard-edged intensity of Jack Reacher and Sicario: Day of the Soldado. Newer additions like The Housemaid and Shelter keep the page current, while Jungle brings a survival-style edge that plays more like a psychological test than a simple adventure. You’ll also spot a mix of older favorites and newer releases, including Now You See Me: Now You Don't, giving you plenty of options when you want suspense that keeps building.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Afterwards
drama · mystery · thriller
Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die. Though he doesn't believe the doctor, events in Nathan's life slowly make him think he's not long for this world.
Directed by Gilles BourdosCast Romain Duris, John Malkovich, Evangeline Lilly, Pascale Bussières, Sara WaisglassStarz -
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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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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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Parkland
drama · history · mystery · thriller
November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.
Directed by Peter LandesmanCast Marcia Gay Harden, Matt Barr, Zac Efron, Mallory Moye, Paul GiamattiAmazon Prime VideoHuluStarz -
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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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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
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a sleek caper, a gritty chase, or a slow-burn mystery, these picks cover the range that thriller fans usually want from Starz. The page is built to help you compare titles quickly and find something that matches your mood, whether that means crime-driven tension, action-heavy momentum, or a darker dramatic edge. Bookmark it and come back when you’re ready for another suspenseful night in. The list is updated regularly, so it stays useful as the catalog changes.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026