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Motives

5.520041h 27mRMovieDramaThrillerMystery

A highly successful business tycoon who is married to his ideal wife. Things get twisted awry when the man has an adulterous affair.

DirectorCraig Ross Jr.
WriterKelsey Scott
ProducersWill Packer·Lita Richardson

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PhiloPhiloStarzStarzStarz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channelStarz Roku Premium ChannelStarz Roku Premium ChannelTubi TVTubi TV
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Cast · Directed by Craig Ross Jr.

VFVivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Constance Simms
SMShemar Moore
Shemar Moore
Emery Simms
MJMel Jackson
Mel Jackson
Detective Morgan
VRVictoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
Detective Pierce
SBSean Blakemore
Sean Blakemore
Brandon Collier
WJWilliam L. Johnson
William L. Johnson
Ray
CWCaryn Ward
Caryn Ward
Gwendolyn
GBGolden Brooks
Golden Brooks
Allannah James
JTJoe Torry
Joe Torry
Derrick Woods
KPKeshia Knight Pulliam
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Letrice
BH
Brian Hite
Kenneth Stroud
DCDavid E. Collier
David E. Collier
Reyes

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Motives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Motives?

Motives is streaming on Philo, Starz and Starz Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Motives on Netflix?

No, Motives is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is Motives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Motives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Starz instead.

Where can I watch Motives for free?

Motives is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to Motives?

Yes — Motives is followed by Motives 2 : Retribution (2007) in the Motives Collection.

Is there a prequel to Motives?

Motives is the first film in the Motives Collection.

Is Motives part of a trilogy?

No — Motives is part of the Motives Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Motives Collection?

There are 2 films in the Motives Collection: Motives (2004) and Motives 2 : Retribution (2007).