13 June 2018
Does Showmax have subtitles?
Yes. Showmax does have subtitles for the biggest shows like Game of Thrones and many, many more.
The subtitles are currently in English. Please let us know if you want more languages to be added.
Unfortunately, not every single series, movie, kids’ show and documentary on Showmax has subtitles, which is something we’re looking to improve.
If you’d like to take a look at what Showmax has and check if it has subtitles, you can browse all the Showmax content here.
Original African stories by local talent
Nilichoma
The Kenyan Showmax Original docuseries features celebs who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Premiering on 28 May 2024.
Made in Kenya
Mince Jou Hare S1
Shimmy Isaacs’s laugh-out-loud sitcom about a factory worker who opens a hair salon in her home lands on Showmax on 20 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
Untying Kantai
Untying Kantai follows King Kantai, a man who has spent 30 years of his life working hard to provide for his family, only to be conned out of his life savings. Now streaming.
Made in Kenya
Big Girl Small World
Big Girl Small World follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama about Ndoni, a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers. Landing 23 May, with new episodes weekly.
Made in South Africa
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Made in South Africa
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. All episodes now streaming.
Made in South AfricaWhat will be the cost of vengeance? Empini S1, coming soon
Ultimate Girls Trip SA: What happens in Jamaica?
More Mzansi gold
RHODurban S4 reunion part 1 serves shade and spice
Shade and spice was served on part 1 of The Real Housewives of Durban S4 reunion. Part 2 of the reunion lands on Showmax on 22 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 1-4
Binge-watch all episodes of The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-4, and don’t miss the juicy two-part reunion, dropping on 15 and 22 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, Sports Wives, Widows Unveiled and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo to host The Mommy Club S2 reunion
Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo will host the reunion special for The Mommy Club S2, premiering on 10 June 2024 on Showmax.
Made in South Africa