20 December 2019
Best new movies to stream in December 2019
From action to adventure, art heists to singers, there’s something for everyone in our latest list of our favourite movies new to Showmax to stream right now.
American Animals
Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.
Teen Choice winner Blake Jenner (Glee), Teen Choice nominee Evan Peters (X-Men: Apocalypse), BAFTA Rising Star nominee Barry Keoghan (The Killing Of A Sacred Deer), and Jared Abrahamson (Fear the Walking Dead) co-star.
- 89% critics rating, Rotten Tomatoes
- Won the Heterodox Award at Cinema Eye 2019 and six other awards
- Nominated as Best Independent Film at the 2019 Spirit Awards
- Nominated as Best Independent Film at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Movies’ 2019 Saturn Awards
But that’s not all …
Other recent additions include the triple Teen Choice nominee Adrift, with Shailene Woodley and Sam Clafin.
Wura, now streaming
Iyanu, coming to Showmax
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Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax
Nigerian Idol S10 premiered on 20 April 2025 – and all the action will be screening live on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-S3
Binge-watch The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-3 and catch the explosive reunions, streaming from 14 and 21 April on Showmax, express from Africa Magic.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
Kalu Ikeagwu on playing the “wild” Jideofor in Cheta M
Kalu Ikeagwu talks about playing the character of King Jideofor in the Showmax Original series Cheta M S2, now streaming. Catch new episodes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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