Starz vs MGM+: Which is Better?

Starz and MGM+, more or less, are cut from the same cloth. They both have classics and current blockbusters, and both are available as add-ons on Prime Video. However, Starz happens to have more originals under its belt, many of them critically acclaimed, while MGM+ has a deeper catalog of old films. It's also slightly cheaper than Starz. Which of them is better depends on what you prefer: original shows or classic films? You can read more about the two services in our breakdown below.

Summary

Comparaison Starz MGM+
Price $10.99/month $6.99/month
Trial No 7 days
Our rating 8/10 7/10
Number of channels
Parental controls Yes No

Price: MGM+ is cheaper than Starz

MGM+'s costs $7 whereas Starz costs $11. Getting Starz instead of MGM+ will set you back $4 more every month.

Why get Starz?

Original programming: While Starz doesn't have as many original shows and movies as Netflix or HBO, it does produce some acclaimed entertainment, including movies like Ash Evil Dead and shows such as American Gods, Power, to name but a few.

Sharing devices: Starz lets you have four simultaneous streams per account, for about $7 less than Netflix's most expensive Premium plan which allows the same.

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Why get MGM+?

Classic programming: With a large catalog of well-loved classics, MGM+ can make for some interesting lesser-known discoveries that you won’t find on a lot of other streaming platforms. Original programming: Among the contemporary releases, the ones that stand out are MGM+'s own, including interesting original documentaries, such as Alive and The Panama Papers, to name but a few. Multi-device streaming: You can stream across devices at the same time, though it’s not clear what the specific cap is on that. Offline downloads: Offline viewing is available on up to six devices per account, which is ideal if you’re sharing the service with the family.

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Devices: Starz is more widely available than MGM+

Starz is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported or Xbox.

Whereas MGM+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku or Roku TV. That's 2 less devices than Starz.

Trial: Starz does not offer a trial

Starz does not offer a free trial.

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Trial: MGM+ offers a trial

MGM+ has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Starz's specialty

The specialties of Starz are: Action, Horror, Movies, Original series, True Crime.

MGM+'s specialty

The specialties of MGM+ are: Action, classics, Movies.

Starz's accepted payment methods

Starz accepts: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Roku Payment Method (RPM), Vizio TV App Store.

MGM+'s accepted payment methods

The payment methods that MGM+ accepts are: credit card, debit card, Paypal.

Does MGM+ have a better catalog than Starz?

Based on our calculations, MGM+ has a better catalog than Starz. Our curators have found 58 highly-rated movies and shows on MGM+. By contrast, they have only found 44 highly-rated movies and shows on Starz.

What are the best movies on Starz?

Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Starz:

  • Nightcrawler (2014) (our rating: 8.6/10)
  • The Whistleblower (2010) (our rating: 8.3/10)
  • The Fabelmans (2022) (our rating: 8.2/10)
  • Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) (our rating: 8.2/10)
  • Polite Society (2023) (our rating: 8.2/10)
  • 99 Homes (2015) (our rating: 8.2/10)
  • Paddington (2014) (our rating: 8.1/10)
  • She Said (2022) (our rating: 8/10)
  • Broadcast News (1987) (our rating: 8/10)
  • Still Mine (2012) (our rating: 8/10)
  • What are the best movies on MGM+?

    Here are the best movies that our team recommends on MGM+:

  • The Station Agent (2003) (our rating: 9.2/10)
  • Osama (2003) (our rating: 8.9/10)
  • Richard III (1995) (our rating: 8.7/10)
  • Bowling for Columbine (2002) (our rating: 8.6/10)
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) (our rating: 8.5/10)
  • Anomalisa (2016) (our rating: 8.3/10)
  • Women Talking (2022) (our rating: 8.3/10)
  • St. Vincent (2014) (our rating: 8.2/10)
  • Adventureland (2009) (our rating: 8.1/10)
  • Miracle Mile (1988) (our rating: 8.1/10)
  • What are the best shows on Starz?

    Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Starz:

  • The Serpent Queen (our rating: 8.5/10)
  • Minx (our rating: 8.3/10)
  • Howards End (our rating: 7.8/10)
  • Gaslit (our rating: 7.8/10)
  • Sweetpea (our rating: 7.7/10)
  • Party Down (our rating: 7.5/10)
  • Dublin Murders (our rating: 7.4/10)
  • Mary & George (our rating: 7.3/10)
  • Three Women (our rating: 6.5/10)
  • What are the best shows on MGM+?

    Here are the best shows that our team recommends on MGM+:

  • Godfather of Harlem (our rating: 9.2/10)
  • Dark Winds (our rating: 8.1/10)
  • A Spy Among Friends (our rating: 7.9/10)
  • In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (our rating: 7.3/10)
  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (our rating: 6.4/10)
  • Beacon 23 (our rating: 5.2/10)
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