Universal Movies

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Universal Movies is a cable channel in the United States that focuses on theatrical films from several major Hollywood studios. Its daily lineup consists primarily of feature-length movies spanning action, comedy, drama, and thriller genres, with occasional horror or science-fiction titles scheduled during late-night hours. The channel does not produce original programming or host live events; instead, it relies on a library of licensed films, many of which have previously aired in theaters or on other platforms. Commercial breaks are inserted between scenes, and the broadcast is presented in a standard 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio depending on the source material. Some older films appear in their original aspect ratios without cropping.

Viewers can access the channel through most major cable and satellite providers across the country. A separate streaming version is available on certain subscription-based platforms, though the live feed differs slightly from the on-demand selection. TV guide listings for Universal Movies are published weekly by local cable operators and online databases, showing the scheduled film titles and start times. The channel does not offer a dedicated app or interactive features beyond basic program information displayed during commercial breaks.

Schedule
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The Story of Us
00:41 - 02:28
The Story of Us
While their children are away at summer camp, a married couple (Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer) try to remember why they fell in love.","large":"After 15 years of marriage, Katie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her husband, Ben (Bruce Willis), have grown apart. While they keep up the...
Leap Year
02:28 - 04:22
Leap Year
A woman (Amy Adams) goes to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend, but she winds up stranded on the other side of the Emerald Isle with a handsome, but surly, Gaelic man (Matthew Goode).","large":"When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend,...
About Time
04:22 - 06:34
About Time
After discovering that he can travel through time, a young man (Domhnall Gleeson) uses his ability to win the woman (Rachel McAdams) of his dreams and save his friend from professional disaster.","large":"When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him...
The Best Man
06:34 - 08:38
The Best Man
A writer heads to New York to be the best man at a friend's wedding, where he meets up with an old flame.
The Muse
08:38 - 10:29
The Muse
A desperate screenwriter (Albert Brooks) with writer's block meets a Greek muse (Sharon Stone) living in Los Angeles.","large":"Screenwriter Steven Phillips (Albert Brooks) seemingly has it all, including an Academy Award for his latest script. But he's hit an artistic dry...
The Story of Us
10:29 - 12:16
The Story of Us
While their children are away at summer camp, a married couple (Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer) try to remember why they fell in love.","large":"After 15 years of marriage, Katie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her husband, Ben (Bruce Willis), have grown apart. While they keep up the...
Pitch Black
12:16 - 13:54
Pitch Black
Passengers marooned on a remote planet soon learn that their only hope from the deadly creatures lurking in the dark is a dangerous escaped convict. Starring Vin Diesel and Radha Mitchell.","large":"When their ship crashes on an unexplored planet, the survivors of the crash soon...
Cry Wolf
13:54 - 15:36
Cry Wolf
Mysterious murders occur when students (Lindy Booth, Julian Morris) at a prep school invent a story about a serial killer.
The Girl on the Train
15:36 - 17:39
The Girl on the Train
Rachel, who is devastated by her divorce, spends her commute fantasizing about the couple that lives in a house that her train passes. One morning, she sees something shocking and becomes entangled in a missing person's investigation.","large":"Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily...
The Last House on the Left
17:39 - 19:42
The Last House on the Left
After their daughter is assaulted and left for dead, a couple (Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter) take revenge on the assailants, who have taken shelter at the couple's house.","large":"Mari and her friend look forward to a holiday at the remote Collingwood lake house, but instead an...
Black Christmas
19:42 - 21:28
Black Christmas
As sorority sisters prepare for holiday parties, a mysterious cloaked figure starts to leave a bloody trail throughout their campus. Refusing to become victims, the girls decide to band together and fight back against the psychotic Christmas killer.","large":"Hawthorne College...
The First Purge
21:28 - 23:10
The First Purge
Violence and mayhem spread across the nation when the New Founding Fathers of America try a radical sociological experiment that allows citizens to vent their aggression for one night in an isolated community.","large":"To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of...
The Purge: Anarchy
23:10 - 01:03
The Purge: Anarchy
Three groups of people intertwine and are left stranded in the streets on Purge Night, trying to survive the chaos and violence that occurs.","large":"One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including...
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