STARZ Review
STARZ offers a subscription video streaming service that gives access to content on the STARZ channel without the need of a cable subscription. With your subscription, you’ll get access to 7,500+ films and episodes, including all of their current originals like “Outlander,” The Serpent Queen,” “BMF,” and “Power.”
The service also offers a large rotating library of older films like “Die Hard, The Big Lebowski, Fargo, 12 Monkeys,” and “A Beautiful Mind.”
You can subscribe for $9.99 a month either directly from STARZ, or through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, or Roku Premium Subscriptions.
Review
We tested STARZ and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. STARZ is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
Originals
The main reason to subscribe to STARZ is for access to their critically-acclaimed original series. Currently, STARZ most popular shows include Outlander and Power.
TV Shows
In addition to new originals, you’ll also get access to their full catalog of shows that the channel has ever released. That means you can stream series like American Gods, Party Down, Spartacus, Black Sails, Boss, and more.
Movies
STARZ has a deep catalog of new releases and hit movies. The library changes, but as of this writing, some standout titles include Schindler’s List, Alien, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Die Hard, Scarface, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Heat, Casino, and Silver Linings Playbook.
Kids
STARZ is not a good choice if you’d like children’s content. The library is very thin, only consisting of movies like Matilda, Paulie, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and Good Burger.
Features
Single Profile Only
STARZ doesn’t currently offer user profiles, so your entire family will have to use the same account.
Parental Controls
With STARZ, you can disallow playback of certain types of shows and movies by rating. You can enter a pin that will allow you to unlock or change the restrictions.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME also have parental control features.
Up to 2 Devices
STARZ can be used on up to two devices at the same time.
Offline Downloads
STARZ offers nearly their entire library available to download.
You can authorize up to 4 devices for download at any given time, but you can switch the devices that are authorized if necessary.
International Access
While STARZ isn’t available to stream outside the U.S., you can still watch shows or movies you’ve downloaded offline to your mobile or tablet device.
Compatible Devices
STARZ is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast (Google Cast)
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- Xbox
- LG Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Samsung Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (AirPlay/Google Cast)
STARZ is not compatible with PlayStation or Nintendo devices.
Tech Specs
1080p HD
Nearly all content on STARZ is in HD. The service doesn’t offer any content in 4K.
Some Surround
Stereo/Surround Sound
Most shows and movies on STARZ are available in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. STARZ doesn’t support Dolby Atmos audio.