Drama on Starz: what is worth streaming right now

83 drama titles on Starz at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Django Unchained (2012)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA freed slave and a German bounty hunter deliver bloody, darkly-comic justice across the antebellum South.AMC+ · Starz · Tubi86
2. 2Shutter Island (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA marshal's investigation into a missing patient unravels amidst chilling visions and a pervasive sense of dread.Paramount+ · Starz83
3. 3The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA relentless, darkly comic ride through a world of pulpy excess and financial corruption.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · Starz86
4. 4Michael (2026)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest, epic drama chronicles a legendary artist's extraordinary talent and relentless pursuit of creative ambition.Starz
5. 5Titanic (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman's forbidden love story unfolds with epic romance and melancholy aboard a doomed maiden voyage.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy76
6. 6Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
7. 7Love, Rosie (2014)No gore · measured · RBest friends navigate life's romantic highs and lows, always finding their way back to each other.Starz · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
8. 8Spartacus (2010) · seriesMildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, pulpy drama unfolds as a true legend fights for survival in the brutal gladiatorial arena.Netflix · Starz
9. 9The Hate U Give (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman navigates two starkly different worlds while seeking justice after a devastating event.Starz
10. 10The Bourne Identity (2002)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An amnesiac with deadly skills races to uncover his identity while shadowy figures relentlessly pursue him.Starz
11. 11Straight Outta Compton (2015)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RFive young men transform their frustration and anger into powerful music, sparking an epic cultural rebellion.Netflix · Starz
12. 12Carlito's Way (1993)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn ex-con's measured return to the gritty New York underworld becomes a melancholy, suspenseful, and pulpy struggle.Prime Video · Starz
13. 13American Gangster (2007)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA ruthless kingpin builds an empire on heroin, while a determined detective hunts him through a gritty, atmospheric city.AMC+ · MGM+ · Starz
14. 14Sing Street (2016)No gore · measured · PG-13A Dublin teenager starts a band to win over a mysterious girl, finding heartwarming music and wholesome humor along the way.Max · Starz
15. 15The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A former assassin unearths buried memories, relentlessly pursued by a shadowy organization determined to silence him.Starz
16. 16Man on Fire (2004)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA jaded ex-CIA operative unleashes relentless fury to save a kidnapped girl in Mexico City.Starz
17. 17Silver Linings Playbook (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man rebuilding his life finds unexpected connection and dark humor with a woman who challenges his every step.Starz81
18. 18The Bourne Supremacy (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty thriller where a trained assassin is forced back into a high-octane world of espionage.Starz
19. 19Coach Carter (2005)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A true story of a coach who benches his undefeated team to teach them about life beyond the court.MGM+ · Starz
20. 20Southpaw (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxing champion fights to reclaim his family and career after tragedy, finding an uplifting path through grit and melancholy.Starz · Kanopy
21. 21Gangs of New York (2002)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn Irish immigrant infiltrates a brutal gang in 1860s New York, fighting for revenge and his people's survival.Paramount+ · Starz · Hoopla
22. 22Lone Survivor (2013)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RFour Navy SEALs face relentless, gritty combat in Afghanistan after a moral decision leads to a tragic ambush.Starz
23. 23Instant Family (2018)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A couple's earnest journey into foster care quickly becomes a heartwarming, wholesome, and measured family comedy.Starz · Hoopla
24. 24Boyz n the Hood (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA father tries to guide his son toward decency amidst the bleak, gritty reality of South Central LA.Starz · Tubi
25. 25Collateral (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA cab driver's night becomes a desperate fight for survival, driving an assassin through a city's dark underbelly.Prime Video · Paramount+ · MGM+
26. 26Malcolm X (1992)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An earnest, epic drama chronicles a controversial activist's journey from incarceration to a legacy of pride.Starz · YouTube (free)
27. 278 Mile (2002)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young rapper in Detroit fights to find his voice and earn respect in a world where rhymes rule.Starz
28. 28Love Actually (2003)No gore · measured · RMultiple London love stories intertwine at Christmas, delivering heartwarming and wholesome romantic comedy.Starz
29. 29Power (2014) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAA New York drug kingpin lives a dangerous double life, desperately trying to protect his family and escape the underworld.Hulu · Starz · Prime Video
30. 30Ray (2004)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A blind piano prodigy channels grit and soul into a musical revolution, finding triumph through adversity.Starz · YouTube (free)
31. 31Black Sails (2014) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAPirate captains fight for survival on New Providence Island in an epic, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.Starz · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
32. 32The Vow (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A husband works to rekindle a lost love after an accident erases his wife's memory of their life together.Netflix · Starz
33. 33Shooter (2007)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA gritty, pulpy thriller unfolds as a framed sniper fights a brisk, suspenseful battle for justice.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Starz
34. 34Selma (2014)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An earnest, epic drama unfolds as a movement's measured march confronts gritty injustice, changing history.Netflix · Starz · Kanopy
35. 35Conclave (2024)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cardinal navigates the Vatican's secret rituals and a looming conspiracy to elect a new Pope.Starz
36. 36Snowden (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA determined man exposes government secrets, igniting a tense, gritty thriller with global consequences.Netflix · Starz · Kanopy
37. 37Flight (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA pilot's miraculous crash-landing forces him to confront his addictions as a gritty investigation unfolds.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
38. 38The Hurricane (1999)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxer's fight for justice unfolds with earnest determination and a pervasive melancholy.Starz · YouTube (free)
39. 39John Q (2002)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally devastating · brisk · PG-13A desperate father holds a hospital hostage, fighting a broken system to save his son's life.Starz · YouTube (free)
40. 40Da Vinci's Demons (2013) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA rebellious young Leonardo da Vinci invents the future while battling the gritty, pulpy forces of Renaissance Florence.Prime Video · Peacock · Starz
41. 41Big Eyes (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A wife's intimate, earnest artistry is stolen by her husband, creating a melancholy, atmospheric drama.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
42. 42Before I Fall (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young woman relives a fateful day, uncovering hidden truths and the bittersweet nature of her perfect life.Starz · Kanopy
43. 43Jack Reacher (2012)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An enigmatic ex-military investigator uncovers a conspiracy while pursuing a ruthless sniper in this brisk, gritty thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · AMC+
44. 44A League of Their Own (1992)No gore · measured · PGWomen defy expectations on the baseball diamond, finding wholesome humor and heartwarming camaraderie during wartime.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Starz
45. 45Escape from Pretoria (2020)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Imprisoned activists meticulously plan a daring escape from a brutal apartheid prison in 1978 South Africa.Starz · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
46. 46Hostiles (2017)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA legendary captain escorts a Cheyenne chief and family through dangerous territory, a journey both gritty and bleak.Starz
47. 47Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)No gore · measured · RA charmingly awkward woman navigates workplace romance and unexpected attraction while documenting every hilarious misstep.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
48. 48The Bone Collector (1999)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA paralyzed forensics expert guides a rookie cop through a gruesome Manhattan murder investigation, uncovering dark humor.Prime Video · Peacock · Starz
49. 49Dope (2015)No gore · brisk · RA quirky teen’s college dreams collide with a wild, gritty adventure in South LA.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
50. 50The Longest Yard (2005)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A disgraced quarterback assembles a team of inmates for a darkly-comic, raunchy football game against the guards.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Starz
51. 51Jarhead (2005)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RMarines deploy to a bleak desert, where boredom and isolation fuel an intimate, melancholy descent into madness.Netflix · Starz
52. 52Joy (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A struggling single mom with a gritty spirit builds an empire with wit and earnest determination.Starz
53. 53Let Me In (2010)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA bullied boy finds chilling friendship with a mysterious girl, their bond deepening amidst bleak secrets.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
54. 54White House Down (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A Capitol policeman fights relentless, gritty battles to save the president from a paramilitary takeover.AMC+ · Starz · Tubi
55. 55The Kingdom (2007)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RUS agents navigate a foreign land, hunting bombers in a tense, gritty, and brisk thriller.Starz · YouTube (free)
56. 56Click (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A magical remote control offers a workaholic a whimsical shortcut through life, with bittersweet and heartwarming results.Starz
57. 57The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Two sisters navigate courtly betrayal and royal romance, their family's ambition shaping a gritty, intimate history.Starz
58. 58Jungle (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RFour friends plunge into the Bolivian Amazon, facing the wilderness and human nature in a bleak fight for survival.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
59. 59Big Daddy (1999)No gore · measured · PG-13A slacker adopts a child to win back his girlfriend, learning about fatherhood and growing up along the way.Netflix · Starz
60. 60Street Kings (2008)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA gritty L.A. cop, haunted by loss, unravels a tense conspiracy within his own department.Starz
61. 61Gemini Man (2019)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13An aging assassin faces his deadliest challenge: a younger, faster clone who anticipates his every move.Paramount+ · Starz · Pluto TV
62. 62Widows (2018)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour widows in Chicago unite, turning their grief and desperation into a meticulously planned, high-stakes heist.Starz
63. 63All Is Lost (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · PG-13A lone sailor fights a relentless, intimate battle against the bleak, unforgiving ocean.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
64. 64Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)No gore · measured · RA whimsical rom-com follows a single woman navigating an unexpected pregnancy and two potential fathers.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
65. 6547 Ronin (2013)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13Outcast samurai embark on a gritty, epic quest for vengeance, facing pulpy challenges to restore their homeland's honor.Netflix · Starz · YouTube (free)
66. 66The Manchurian Candidate (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA Gulf War veteran uncovers a sinister plot as a decorated hero's political power grows.MGM+ · Starz
67. 67Behind Enemy Lines (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A downed pilot races against time and a ruthless general in a relentless, suspenseful war thriller.Starz
68. 68Hitman (2007)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA genetically engineered assassin becomes the hunted in a brisk, gritty game of international intrigue.Starz
69. 69Imperium (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic FBI agent infiltrates a radical white supremacy group, navigating a bleak and tense underworld.Starz · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
70. 70Magic Mike (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RAn experienced stripper schools a young protégé in the raunchy, gritty world of male exotic dancing.Starz
71. 71Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A nomadic former military investigator uncovers a conspiracy to clear his name and expose the truth.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Starz
72. 72Contraband (2012)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA former smuggler re-enters a gritty underworld of crime and violence to protect his family.Netflix · Starz
73. 73Morning Glory (2010)No gore · brisk · PG-13A determined producer battles a curmudgeonly anchor to revive a morning show with witty, uplifting chaos.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
74. 74Macbeth (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA general's ambition, fueled by his wife, ignites a violent and bloody path to power.Prime Video · Starz · YouTube (free)
75. 75Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A covert CIA analyst uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy, leading to a brisk and gritty pursuit.Paramount+ · Starz
76. 76The Siege (1998)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA tense, gritty thriller unfolds as New York City faces terrorist attacks and a rogue general.Starz
77. 77Jobs (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest, intimate drama traces a college dropout's gritty ascent to creative entrepreneurship.Netflix · Prime Video · Starz
78. 783 Days to Kill (2014)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A dangerous spy juggles hunting a terrorist and reconnecting with his daughter in a brisk, pulpy thriller.Starz
79. 79Magic Mike XXL (2015)No gore · brisk · RA raunchy and wholesome road trip delivers uplifting, crowd-pleasing performances from the Kings of Tampa.Starz
80. 80Volcano (1997)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty battle against a volcanic eruption threatens to consume Los Angeles in epic suspense.Starz
81. 81Sahara (2005)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A wisecracking adventurer and a scientist navigate warlords and ancient mysteries in the African desert.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
82. 82Pompeii (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gladiator fights to save his love from a corrupt senator as a legendary volcano erupts in pulpy, relentless action.Netflix · Starz
83. 83Max Payne (2008)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A gritty DEA agent and a vengeful assassin navigate a pulpy conspiracy through New York City.Prime Video · Starz

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