Star+'s best movies and series

Launched in Brazil in August 2021, being the second streaming service made available in the country by Disney, the StarPlus is focused on an adult audience, with movies, series and even live sports content. However, in the midst of such an extensive catalog, it is not uncommon – this in any streaming service – for us to spend hours exploring the options, but without deciding what to watch. 

Like any streaming service, it has some hidden gems, and to help you, Showmetech has prepared a list of the best series and movies available on the service. Check out the list in our video on YouTube or follow the list here in the article!

The best Star Plus series

1 – The Office (2005 – 2013, 9 seasons)

Based on the British work of the same name, which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, The Office received adaptations in several places around the world, including Brazil, where the series was starred by Selton Mello and called “Os Aspones”. 

However, the best-known version is the North American one, which portrays the daily life of employees at the paper company Dunder Mifflin, at its branch in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in a format of mockumentary (fake documentary). It starred Steve Carell, who plays the lead character, Michael Scott. 

If you like acidic humor, nonsensical situations and pure embarrassment, The Office is one of the series available on Star Plus perfect for you.

2 – What We Do In The Shadows (2019 – Currently, 3 seasons)

Based on the feature film of the same name, directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, “What We Do In The Shadows” follows the same shooting style used in “The Office”: the idea is created that we are following a documentary while the plot unfolds. 

However, in this case, we are not close to the daily life of Dunder Mifflin employees, but observing the nocturnal story of four vampires, who have lived together for several centuries in Staten Island, New York, but who have forgotten their main objective: total domination. and full of the new world. So their dark leader appears to remind them of this mission.

Through the lens of the film crew, viewers follow as the four vampires discover how to achieve this goal in this series that mixes comedy and horror. 

Currently, the first three seasons are available on the Star Plus service and, despite already being broadcast, the fourth year of the series has not yet reached the catalogue.

3 – Modern Family (2009 – 2020, 11 seasons)

Like the aforementioned series, Modern Family also explores the possibilities that fake documentaries can offer the public. However, here things work more subtly. The cameras are never referenced by the actors, with the exception of when the characters use them to confess something.

The story follows the lives of three different American families, but all connected by the character Jay Pritchett, played by Ed'Oneill, who, after his divorce, married a younger Colombian woman. 

In addition, the character has two children, who form the other two cores of the series: Claire, a housewife, married to Phil, and Mitchell, who is gay and married to Cam, with whom he just adopted a child. During the 250 episodes of this work, you will follow the development of this family while falling in love with each character along the way.

4 – This Is Us (2016 – 2022, 6 seasons)

If you are that kind of person in love with stories filled with emotional moments, “This Is Us” is the perfect choice to start the marathon even today. The plot here follows the multi-generational story of the Pearson family over different decades.

From Jack and Rebecca as parents in the 80s to their three children, now adults, looking for love and fulfillment in the present day. Being able to approach the most different subjects with characters that are different from each other, but that are masterfully intertwined in the series. 

Prepare to cry with this dramatic comedy, which shows how every event, no matter how small, affects who we become and how our connections can transcend time.

5 – Outlander (2014 – Currently, 6 seasons)

Despite the events of the series starting in 1945, when Claire Randall is reunited with her husband after he returns from the armed combats of World War II, the focus of the story takes place in the year 1743. This is because in this Star Plus series the main character is transported to the past, after traveling to Scotland during her second honeymoon.

If you are looking for a plot that has action, historical drama, romance and fantasy, in addition to time travel, “Outlander” is the production available on the Disney service perfect for you.

6 – Sons of Anarchy (2008 – 2014, 7 seasons) 

“Sons of Anarchy” is a drama that follows the story of the notorious biker club in the city of Charming, located in Northern California. Its members try to protect the city from rival gangs while dealing in firearms. 

In this context, we follow the life of Jackson “Jax” Teller, one of the main members of the brotherhood. He tries to find the balance between being a new father and loyalty to the gang.

7 – Impures (2018 – Currently, 3 seasons)

Impuros is a Brazilian production of great prominence that is also available on the Star Plus service. Here, we follow Evandro's life in Rio de Janeiro in the 90s. The man sees his dreams of becoming a great businessman disappear when he enters the world of crime and his faction becomes an empire.

The growth of his business attracts the attention of Morello, a federal police officer who found someone at his height in Evandro. Now the two strategists face each other, unafraid of danger. 

8 – The X-Files (1993 – 2018, 11 seasons)

Originally broadcast on Fox channels in the 90s, The X-Files is a series that follows two FBI agents: paranormal investigator Fox Mulder and agent Dana Scully. Together, the two seek explanations for what seems inexplicable. From UFO sightings to other paranormal events.

The series originally ended in 2002, but returned with another two seasons, set 14 years after the original story, in 2016.

9 – Only Murders in the Building (2021 – Currently 2 seasons)

The suspense follows the story of Mabel, played by one of the main highlights of the series, actress and singer Selena Gomez, in addition to introducing us to Charlie (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short). These three characters are passionate about the same crime podcast. After a suspicious death in the building they live in, the trio decide to start their own internet program, determined to investigate the death, which the police consider a suicide. 

In addition, to offer the public even more immersion in the experience, Star Plus published the characters' podcast in full on major digital platforms, such as Spotify. Thus, you can follow the history of the series even more closely.

10 – It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005 – Currently, 15 seasons) 

The American comedy series follows the lives of five self-centered characters who run the bar known as “Paddy's Pub” in Philadelphia. The protagonists' continual plans to succeed at all costs lead them into absurd situations, but they never learn from their mistakes.

The Gang, as they are known, don't mind playing around with systems, exploiting babies found in the dump, faking funerals or having physical disabilities, all in an attempt to increase their profits.

11 – The Simpsons (1989 – Currently, 33 seasons)

Perhaps one of the most famous and well-known families in the entire world. The animated comedy of The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening, is successful to this day. Always maintaining his peculiar humor, characteristic of the series since the beginning: mocking everyone and everything, irreverently and subversively. 

Animation, in addition to being a major milestone in American pop culture, is also the winner of several awards, including the 2019 Emmy for Best Animated Program. 

12 – Futurama (1999 – 2013, 7 seasons)

Another animated series created by Matt Groening, responsible for The Simpsons, is Futurama. Here, we still have the acidic and critical humor, characteristic of the animator's works, however, we do not follow the story of a family in the present day, but Fry's.

He was a pizza delivery boy when he was frozen around New Year's Eve in 1999, waking up a thousand years later in a new world, a new reality that has changed little from the 20th century.

13 – Family Guy (1999 – Currently, 20 seasons)

Another humorous animated series that follows the daily lives of a troubled middle-class family in the United States. The story revolves around Peter and Lois Griffin, as well as their three children: Meg, Chris and Stewie, the genius baby; as well as the anthropomorphic family dog, Brian, able to talk.

The series takes place in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island, and its humor comes from parodies of American pop culture. 

14 – Feud (2017, 1 season)

Idealized by Ryan Murphy, the Feud series portrays the rivalries between celebrities in the world of the famous. In its first and only year released so far, the director tackled the lives of Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange), during the time the two shared the screen for "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane", horror film that culminated in the competition between the two.

Despite having only one season released so far, the second season has already been confirmed and features Naomi Watts (The Divergent Series: Aligned) and Chloë Sevigny (Russian Doll) in the cast. The new plot will be inspired by the confusion story created by writer Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) with his best friends. However, there is still no premiere date. 

15 – American Horror Story (2011 – Currently, 11 seasons)

The series, in each season, is an anthology of horror stories, and has Ryan Murphy among the creators. Each season deals with independent stories, following different characters and environments that are part of the same fictional universe.

If you are looking for stories with some inspiration from real events, but still want mystery and a script from the directors, then “American Horror Story” is a good choice to marathon on Star+. 

16 – Love, Victor (2020 – 2022, 3 seasons)

With love, Victor is a series based on the novel by Becky Albertalli, which tells the adventures of a young gay man and his experiences in love. This book, however, was the basis of the movie adaptation, which was very successful in its niche and gave rise to the production of a series. It currently has two seasons and treats its topic naturally and in a relaxed manner.

17 – The Walking Dead (2010 – 2021, 11 seasons)

The Walking Dead is one of the precursor series about the zombie apocalypse that took the genre to the mainstream, that is, significantly popularized the model, being reproduced in other ways.

In the plot, a sheriff wakes up from a coma and discovers that the world is in ruins. He then needs to lead a group of survivors to stay alive. The series ended in November 2022, but there are still some derivative contents announced, which promises to expand this universe more and more, which has captivated the public for many years.

18 – Genius: Aretha (2017 – Currently, 3 seasons)

Genius is an anthology series that features some of the most influential names in history. The third season of the National Geographic production brings the life of Aretha Franklin, performed by the award-winning Cynthia Erivo, and is available on Star+.

While the previous seasons also do not disappoint and bring approaches from other important historical figures, such as Albert Einstein (Season 1) and Pablo Picasso (2rd season).

19 – Grey's Anatomy (2005 – Currently, 18 seasons)

Grey's Anatomy It is one of the series that had the most content. produced by Shonda Rhimes, it reaches its 18th season (phew!) in 2021. The plot focuses on the personal and professional lives of a group of five doctors and their supervisors, challenged daily in their jobs.

20 – The Bear (2022, 1 season)

Launched in July 2022, The Bear (The Bear), is one of the most acclaimed series of this year. The plot accompanies the Chef de cuisine Carmy, who just inherited a diner in Chicago, but it was never popular. As he tries to manage the new business, he also struggles with a family loss, while working alongside a mediocre team, which gradually shows its potential.

This work, which talks about hard work and also addresses other current issues in our society, in addition to being one of the great successes of the year, has also been renewed for a new season.

Star Plus' best movies

1 – The Godfather (1972)

It's impossible to start this list without mentioning Francis Ford Coppola's classic, where he features Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone, the patriarch of the family that earned him the Oscar for Best Actor. Here, we follow the story of the clan's rise to establish its supremacy in the United States after World War II.

However, after an assassination attempt, boss Vito Corleone is incapacitated and orders his sons, Sonny and Michael, to take over the family business.

2 – The Godfather II (1974)

The second recommendation on the list deals with the continuation of The Godfather. Here, actor Marlon Brando leaves the scene and opens the way for stories of two generations to be told in the Corleone family. 

At the same time, Robert de Niro plays the young Don Vito as he rises to power in the mafia, and we also follow the story of Al Pacino as Michael, son of Vito Corleone, and his desire to rise as the new Don. of the family.

3 – Fight Club (1999)

Despite his first rule being about not talking about Fight Club, this movie available from Star+ is too good to be left out of this list. The story of the feature film follows the life of a man who suffers from insomnia, played by actor Edward Norton, and that of soap salesman, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who channel male anger into a shocking form of therapy: the Club of the Struggle.

The concept of clandestine combat grows quickly in several cities, but the partnership between the two main characters is compromised when Maria Singer (Bonham Carter) enters the scene. 

4 – Alien: The 8th Passenger (1979)

The first feature in the Alien saga is another cinema classic to appear on this list. The story is sure to leave you breathless from start to finish. It all starts when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo responds to a distress call coming from space. However, during the investigation, one of the crew is attacked by something mysterious.

What seemed to be just an isolated case became a constant terror, as the attacked crew member took the alien embryo, capable of reproducing itself in humans, into the ship. Now, everyone must fight to stay alive and stop the creature from reaching Earth alive. 

5 – Back to the Future (1985)

This Sci-Fi adventure film tells the story of inventor Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), who, after turning a DeLorean into a time machine, ends up sending his friend, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), 30 years into the past. 

Now, stuck in the 50s, Marty transforms his parents' relationship, which sends the time-space continuum out of whack and causes him to cease to exist. That way, the only way to get back to your reality, safe and sound, is to make your parents fall in love all over again.

6 - Inglourious Basterds (2009) 

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds also refers to the time of World War II, in which a group of American soldiers, all of Jewish blood, are selected to spread fear in the soldiers of the Third Reich in invaded France. 

In the film, not recommended for children under 18, the group's objective is to kill as many Nazis as possible, always in the most cruel way possible. Parallel to the Bastards, the film also portrays the revenge plan of the character Shosanna Dreyfuss, who saw her family executed by a German Colonel. So she goes undercover as the owner of a local cinema in Paris.

7 – Braveheart (1995)

Do you want to consume a story that takes place in Scotland, but Outlander, recommended in the list of series, you don't like so much? Then try Braveheart, which depicts the life of Scottish hero William Wallace (Mel Gibson). After a tragic personal event, he decides to lead his people against the tyranny of the English King Edward I (Patrick McGoohan).

Romance, intrigue, heroism and the battle for freedom sum up this film available on Star+. 

8 – Psycho (1960)

More than 60 years after its release, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho remains one of the most shocking works of world cinema. Here, Anthony Perkins stars as Norman Bates, the owner of the Bates Motel, whose mother issues and obsession with a houseguest result in murder.

They thriller, which changed how horror movies were made, earned actress Janet Leigh the Golden Globe for best supporting actress, in addition to four Oscar nominations. 

There is also a series derived from it, Bates Motel, available on GloboPlay, which tells the story of Norman Bates' childhood and brings more depth to the character.

9 – Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator is another great historical novel that is available in the Star+ catalogue. Full of scenes that mix action with breathtaking plots, here we follow the saga of the honorable General Maximus (Russell Crowe). After refusing allegiance to Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), son of the Roman Emperor who was murdered, Maximus is sold into slavery. 

Now a gladiator, he uses all his genius on the battlefield to defeat any opponent that gets in his way in the Roman Coliseum. His greatest desire is to return to Rome, in search of revenge. 

10 – Dead Poets Society (1989)

In this film, we follow the life of the charismatic teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, after arriving at Welton Academy, a study center in the United States, a traditional school for boys in 1959.

Through his unconventional methods, he transforms his students' routine and awakens a passion for literature in his students. Full of love and teachings for life, the teacher teaches about following your dreams and living intensely. 

11 - Gone Girl (2014)

On the day of their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy (Rosamund Pike) disappears without a trace. Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) becomes the prime suspect as appearances of a happy union between the couple begin to crumble. Amid the pressure, Nick tries to prove his innocence with his twin sister, Margo (Carrie Coon). After all, is he to blame? And what actually happened to his wife?

The film is not recommended for children under 14 and is available on Star+ for all subscribers.

12 – Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this feature film is practically a must for all motorsport fans. The events are based on the true story of Carroll Shelby, an American car designer, and Ken Miles, a British racing driver.

Together they build a revolutionary model racing car for the Ford Motor Company, which aspires to displace the mighty vehicles built by Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

13 – The Revenant (2015)

The feature film, which ended the jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio not having won an Oscar for Best Actor during his career, follows the story of explorer Hugh Glass, in his quest for survival. 

After being attacked by a bear and left for dead by a member of his hunting team, he faces overwhelming odds to make it out alive, such as the unimaginable pain of his wound, the relentless winter and the uncharted territories. This film is an immersive and visceral experience, also available on Star+. 

14 - The Sixth Sense (1999)

The Doctor. Malcom Crowe (Bruce Willis) is a famous child psychologist who is haunted by memories of a young patient he was unable to help. However, when he encounters Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), an eight-year-old boy, frightened and confused by his strange ability, Dr. Crowe aims to right the wrong of the past and redeem himself. 

The story, directed and written by M. Night Shyamalan, is a remarkable thriller of cinema, considered by critics to be one of the greatest ghost stories ever filmed.

15 – Scarface (1983)

In addition to the success he had as Michael Corleone in The Godfather, Al Pacino was also successful as the interpreter of Tony Montana in the feature film “Scarface”. In the role of one of the most ruthless gangsters portrayed in cinema, we follow the life of the Cuban refugee, who fights his way to the top of the cocaine empire in Miami. 

Here, we follow Tony Montana's rise to power, but we will also see his wars against the Colombian cartels and his own paranoia, which could culminate in his downfall. The film, directed by Brian De Palma, is also available on Star+.

16 – Deadpool (2016)

the two movies Dead Pool, the chatty anti-hero of Marvel, are available for streaming on Star+. With very peculiar jokes, a mercenary becomes immortal after an experiment gone wrong. He then sets out to seek revenge on those responsible who left him hideous under the mask.

It was recently confirmed that the character will return in a third film in the franchise, but still little is known about him. Only that it will debut in theaters in 2024 and that Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), is also cast.

17 – Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

In this biopic, get to know the details of the personal life of Freddy Mercury and the formation of the band Queen, from the beginning to the group's iconic Live Aid performance in 1985. Rami Malek won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this role. The film also covers a lot of the backstage that preceded the release of some records.

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Sources: Disney +, Disney+ Brazil