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Eight movies and TV shows to stream starring Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart played Charles Xavier in "X-Men."Kerry Hayes

The actor Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 86. As fans mourn the loss of the legendary screen and stage star, here are eight movies and TV shows featuring Stewart available to watch on streaming services.

‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

Stewart’s most beloved role is without a doubt Jean-Luc Picard of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Stewart would play the captain on “TNG” for seven seasons, also reprising Picard in several “Star Trek” movies and series like “Deep Space Nine.” The character received his own spinoff, “Picard,” in 2020. Available on Paramount+ and Pluto

‘X-Men’

Stewart was also beloved by comic book movie fans for his role as mutant telepath Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” movies. In addition to playing the character in the 2000 original film, he has shown up in a number of its sequels and spinoffs over the years, including “X2,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and “Logan.” Stewart reprised the role for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” and will again appear as Xavier in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” film. Available on Disney+

‘American Dad!’

A frequent collaborator with Seth MacFarlane, Stewart voiced CIA deputy director Avery Bullock in the “American Dad!” animated series. Stewart has also voiced characters for “Family Guy,” and got a taste of Boston as the narrator for the films “Ted” and “Ted 2.″ Available on Disney+ and Hulu

‘Dune’

Before Denis Villeneuve’s epic saga took over the big screen, “Dune” was brought to life in 1984 thanks to David Lynch’s adaptation. Stewart played Gurney Halleck, the loyal warrior played by Josh Brolin in the new film series. Available on Tubi

‘Green Room’

The critically-acclaimed “Green Room” puts Stewart in the villain role, playing the leader of a skinhead group seeking to kill a punk band that witnessed a murder in their small bar. Available on Netflix

‘The Sheep Detectives’

Named one of the best movies of 2026 by Globe film critic Odie Henderson, “The Sheep Detectives” reteams Stewart with fellow “X-Men” star Hugh Jackman. However, instead of mutant superheroes, Stewart voices a ram who is part of a flock of sheep shepherded by Jackman’s character. The sheep must band together to help solve the murder of their beloved shepherd. Available on Prime Video

‘Excalibur’

Stewart stars in the 1981 fantasy film “Excalibur” as Leodegrance, a member of King Arthur’s court and father of Guenevere. The film earned an Oscar nomination in 1982 for best cinematography. Available on YouTube

‘The Prince of Egypt’

Stewart helped bring the story of Moses to life in the animated film “The Prince of Egypt.” The actor voiced the pharaoh Seti, the adoptive father of Moses in the movie. Available on Netflix


Matt Juul can be reached at matthew.juul@globe.com.