Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Feb. 24, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 13,200,000      
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares 2,800,000 10,900,000 11,500,000  
Repurchases of common stock $ 104,100,000 $ 328,300,000 $ 289,900,000  
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount $ 78,200,000      
Common Class A        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000    
Common Class C        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 2,000,000,000.0      
Starz (Parent) [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Increase in amount authorized to repurchase stock       $ 400,000,000
Starz, LLC | Starz (Parent) [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount       $ 1,200,000,000