Starz Encore Black

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Starz Encore Black is a cable and satellite channel in the United States that focuses on films aimed at African American audiences. Its programming library leans heavily on action, drama, and comedy titles from the 1990s onward, including Blaxploitation classics and contemporary urban cinema. The channel does not produce original series or live events; instead, it curates a rotating selection of theatrical movies, often running them uncut and commercial-free. Music-related content, such as concert films or hip-hop documentaries, occasionally appears in the schedule.

Viewers can access the channel through traditional cable subscriptions or via the Starz streaming app, which includes the linear feed alongside on-demand titles. TV guide listings for Starz Encore Black typically show movies grouped by theme or actor, with new titles added monthly. The channel’s signal is available in standard definition on most providers, with some offering an HD simulcast.

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Along Came a Spider
01:17 - 03:01
Along Came a Spider
Movie, Mystery, Thriller, Crime drama
A psychological suspense thriller adapted from James Patterson's first highly acclaimed novel in the Alex Cross series, Morgan Freeman reprises his role as the Washington, D.C. police detective and psychologist who is through playing mind games with criminals -- that is until a...
About Last Night
03:01 - 04:42
About Last Night
Movie, Romantic comedy, Drama
While out with loudmouthed pal Bernie (Kevin Hart), Danny (Michael Ealy) meets successful businesswoman Debbie (Joy Bryant), who's as leery of relationships as Danny is. However, Danny and Debbie both feel the pull of undeniable attraction, and they end up spending the first of...
Bait
04:42 - 06:42
Bait
Movie, Action, Comedy
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh...
Both Eyes Open
06:42 - 08:23
Both Eyes Open
Movie, Thriller
Ally escapes an abusive relationship but hallucinates about her abuser. She receives cryptic messages suggesting he's nearby. As messages intensify and reality unravels, Ally faces an unexpected truth.
Good Fortune
08:23 - 10:04
Good Fortune
Movie, Comedy, Fantasy
A well-meaning but inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Trois 3: The Escort
10:04 - 11:42
Trois 3: The Escort
Movie, Drama, Thriller
A high-priced escort upsets a powerful businesswoman when he falls for a call-girl who works for the same madam.
Outlaw Johnny Black
11:42 - 14:00
Outlaw Johnny Black
Movie, Western, Comedy
Cowboy Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton, the man responsible for the death of his father. He soon becomes a wanted outlaw while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious land baron.
Only Child
14:00 - 15:40
Only Child
Movie, Drama, Romance
After the tragic death of her mother, young Care gets placed under the care of her father, Randy, who she never knew existed. They must both navigate a new life together and lean on each other for strength.
Sleepless
15:40 - 17:16
Sleepless
Movie, Action, Thriller
Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs (Jamie Foxx) finds himself caught in a high-stakes web of corrupt cops, internal affairs and murderous gangsters. When a failed heist leads to the kidnapping of his teenage son (Octavius J. Johnson), Downs must race against time...
Marshall
17:16 - 19:15
Marshall
Movie, Historical drama, Biography
Young Thurgood Marshall faces one of his greatest challenges while working as a lawyer for the NAACP. Marshall travels to conservative Connecticut when wealthy socialite Eleanor Strubing accuses Black chauffeur Joseph Spell of sexual assault and attempted murder. He soon teams...
The Fearless Two
19:15 - 21:04
The Fearless Two
Movie, Thriller
A shadowy figure has sinister plans for a martial arts fighter.
Good Fortune
21:04 - 22:43
Good Fortune
Movie, Comedy, Fantasy
A well-meaning but inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Outlaw Johnny Black
22:43 - 01:01
Outlaw Johnny Black
Movie, Western, Comedy
Cowboy Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton, the man responsible for the death of his father. He soon becomes a wanted outlaw while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious land baron.
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