In theory, having the entirety of human knowledge accessible on your cellphone or laptop should make being bored basically impossible. Forget knowing the square root of pi—the internet’s true utility lies in having 24/7 access to high quality entertainment. Or, at the very least, several semi-decent Nicholas Cage movies with endless meme potential.
Our culture of binge-watching practically guarantees access to a steady stream of content whenever the mood strikes you to get lost in a movie for a few hours (or more than a few). But the truth is that the seemingly simple decision to stay in and chill out tends to result in an endless, and often fruitless trek across the cavernous corners of the internet in search of just one thing: something good to watch. You click between Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Go, Hulu, and back again, as if something new could have possibly been added in the three minutes since your last site visit. This might be the epitome of a first world problem, but don’t pretend it hasn’t happened to you.
In short, the invitation to Netflix and chill can be surprisingly stressful, but it doesn't have to be limited to just Netflix. Luckily, the latest crop of movies offered on Starz provides a new destination—and solution—to your next late night search. Recent listings cover every staying-in vibe, from true cinema classics like Chinatown to so-bad-they’re-good cult classics like UHF, Weird Al’s wacky ‘80s era film. Try Lost In Translation for a romcom that isn’t made by Nicholas Sparks, or Ponyo for a kid’s movie unabashedly loved by adults. Or, pair a stoner comedy with a Bob Marley documentary for the ultimate chill night in—with entertainment covered, the only real question that remains is which takeout app to use when the munchies hit.
Below, our list of the best Starz movies available right now.