What is Starzplay
Service overview
Starzplay is a subscription video-on-demand service offering movies, series and original programming under the Starz/Lionsgate+ brand.
It is available via the Starzplay website and mobile apps, and in some markets through third-party distributors such as the App Store and Google Play.
How subscriptions work
Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each paid billing cycle unless cancelled by the subscriber.
How you subscribed (directly on the Starzplay site vs through a third-party store) affects where and how you manage or cancel the subscription.
How to cancel Starzplay
Cancel if you subscribed directly (web)
- Sign in at the Starzplay/Lionsgate+ website and go to Account or Settings.
- Find Subscriptions or Billing and follow the cancellation prompts to stop renewal.
- Keep a screenshot or confirmation message for your records.
Cancel if you subscribed via mobile app stores
- For iOS (App Store): open your Apple ID settings, go to Subscriptions, find Starzplay and select Cancel.
- For Android (Google Play): open Google Play Store → Subscriptions → select Starzplay → Cancel.
- If you used another distributor, manage the subscription in that distributor’s account settings.
What happens when you cancel
Access after cancellation
When you cancel, your subscription generally remains active until the end of the current paid billing cycle.
You retain access to content through that date even though the renewal is turned off.
Renewal and account data
The subscription will not renew at the next billing date once cancellation is completed.
Account information and viewing history may be retained according to Starzplay’s privacy policy and terms of use.
Will I get a refund?
Starzplay refund policy
Starzplay does not normally provide refunds or prorated credits for mid-subscription cancellations, except as legally required or expressly stated in their Terms of Use.
Always check the Terms of Use for the most current refund rules.
Exceptions and cooling-off rights
- In some jurisdictions there is a statutory 14-day cooling-off right allowing a full refund if you cancel within 14 days, have not streamed content, and did not consent to immediate access.
- Refunds under such statutory rights are processed via the original payment method, typically within 14 days of the cancellation notification.
Starzplay plans and pricing
Available plan types
Starzplay commonly offers monthly and annual plans and may offer different tiers in some markets.
Official Nigeria-specific pricing is not published on Starzplay regional resources at the time of writing.
Pricing table for Nigeria
| Plan | Price (Nigeria) | Period | Features |
| Standard Monthly | Varies / Not published for Nigeria | Monthly | Standard streaming access |
| Standard Annual | Varies / Not published for Nigeria | Annual | Full year access, billed annually |
| MAX / Premium Tier | Varies / Not published for Nigeria | Monthly | Higher tier features where available |
Your consumer rights in Nigeria
General protections
Nigerian consumer protections are overseen by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
Consumers have rights to clear information, fair contractual terms and access to complaint and redress mechanisms.
How this relates to Starzplay
- If you believe terms or billing practices are unfair, you can raise a complaint with the FCCPC or seek redress through the provider’s customer service.
- Statutory cancellation or cooling-off rights mentioned by Starzplay may not automatically apply in Nigeria; check the terms and local law.
Customer experiences
Common negative reports
Some users report unexpected or unauthorized charges and difficulty unsubscribing, including automatic renewals without reminders.
Complaints also mention slow or unhelpful customer service and unresolved billing issues.
Technical and promotional issues
Users have reported login problems, device activation issues, content disappearing, buffering and poor streaming quality in some cases.
There are also reports of promotions that customers perceived as misleading about future pricing.
Documentation checklist
What to collect before you cancel
- Account username or email used to subscribe.
- Subscription confirmation or receipt showing billing cycle.
- Payment method details (to identify the charge if required).
Proof to keep after cancelling
- Cancellation confirmation or screenshot of the cancellation page.
- Any email confirmation from Starzplay or the app store confirming the cancellation.
- Dates showing your last billing and the access end date.
Common mistakes
Not checking how you subscribed
Many users try to cancel on the Starzplay website when they actually subscribed via the App Store or Google Play.
Always confirm whether your subscription is managed by Apple, Google or directly by Starzplay before cancelling.
Missing confirmation and proof
Failing to save cancellation confirmations leads to disputes if a renewal occurs.
Keep screenshots or emails proving you cancelled on a specific date to support any follow-up with support or your payment provider.
Comparative recap
Quick comparison table
| Aspect | Web (Direct) | App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android) |
| Where to cancel | Account / Settings on Starzplay website | Apple ID → Subscriptions | Play Store → Subscriptions |
| Refunds | Generally no refunds; exceptions per terms and local law | Managed by Apple’s refund policies and Starzplay terms | Managed by Google’s refund policies and Starzplay terms |
| Access after cancel | Access until end of billing cycle | Access until end of billing cycle | Access until end of billing cycle |
After cancelling
What to monitor
Check your bank or card statement after the next billing date to confirm no further charges occur.
If you see unexpected charges, contact Starzplay support and the payment platform used for the subscription.
Useful links and contacts
- Starzplay / Starz terms and legal info: Starz legal & terms
- Starz help article on cancelling: How to cancel
- If subscribed via App Store or Google Play, use Apple or Google support channels to manage subscriptions and refunds.
Address
Registered office
Starzplay UK, Limited - 5th Floor, 45 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ, United Kingdom.
Other offices (examples)
Starzplay also maintains regional offices in locations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lahore and Santa Monica; use the website contact pages for the correct regional contact.