Crime movies
Marmalade (2024)
A recently incarcerated man narrates the colourful tale of a romantic bank heist with the love of his life, Marmalade.
Heist 88 (2023)
In this captivating heist thriller inspired by a daring true story, a criminal mastermind recruits a group of young bank employees to steal $80 million.
Made in South Africa
10 triggers in Mr Monk’s Last Case
We spotted 10 things triggering detective Adrian Monk’s obsessive compulsive disorder, and other issues, in his new movie Mr Monk’s Last Case.
Mr Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023)
In this enjoyable movie sequel to the beloved show, Monk steps out of retirement as his stepdaughter’s wedding takes a tragic turn.
Vengeance: Stetsons, Frito pies and … murder?
Written and directed by and starring BJ Novak, Vengeance is a must-see crime comedy, now streaming on Showmax.
Bandit (2022)
After escaping prison, a career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and goes on a crime spree. Based on a true story.
Emily the Criminal (2022)
Aubrey Plaza stars in this dicey crime thriller about a college student saddled with debt, becoming involved in a credit card scam.
House of Gucci (2021)
Ridley Scott’s starry film tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, who marries Maurizio Gucci and tries to take over his legacy.
Kimi (2022)
This thriller from Steven Soderbergh stars Zoë Kravitz as an agoraphobic woman who finds evidence of a crime.
The prequel to The Sopranos fills in the past of the hit HBO show
The Many Saints of Newark is a must-see for fans of The Sopranos, and stars the late James Gandolfini’s son as a young Tony.
Charm City Kings (2020)
Charm City Kings is a gritty coming-of-age drama about a teen who joins an infamous group of Baltimore dirt-bike riders who rule the streets.
Once Upon A Time in London (2019)
Watch Once Upon A Time in London, the crime thriller based on the true story of two of London’s most infamous gangsters.
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During the dry and desolate Namibian winter a tough cop is hot on the heels of an ice-cold killer. Her investigations unravel when a reporter publishes dark secrets from her shady past. But the cop is determined to catch the killer, even if she has to break the law.
Where to find Adjetey Anang on Showmax
One of the best actors in Ghana, Adjetey Anang is in many excellent movies and series on Showmax, including Dede and To Have and To Hold.
Black Dollar (2021)
When you’re poor in Lusaka, you have to hustle to survive. A young man pulls off a clever scam, convincing his local politician to part with a huge sum of cash. But what happens when the man realises he’s been conned?
The Good Liar (2019)
In this suspenseful drama about the secrets people keep and the lies they live, a simple con was becomes a deadly, high-stakes game.
Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
In 1950s New York, a detective with Tourette’s Syndrome investigates the murder of his mentor and only friend.
21 Bridges (2019)
In this Chadwick Boseman-powered thriller, a detective leading a manhunt for two cop killers is thrust into a massive conspiracy.
Scarface (1983)
The iconic gangster flick starring Al Pacino as dishwasher-turned-coke-kingpin Tony Montana is now streaming on Showmax.
The Gentlemen (2019)
Guy Ritchie directs a star-studded cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant and Michelle Dockery, in this edgy crime thriller.
Knives Out (2019)
This all-star murder mystery is about a famous crime writer being found dead, and the seasoned detective who arrives to solve the mystery.
Gideon Okeke stars in Japan-Nigeria coproduction 20 Pound Dream
Shot on two continents, in Yokohama, Enugu, Nnewi, Onitsha, and Awka, 20 Pound Dream is an arthouse drama from Andy Amadi Okoroafor.
20 Pound Dream
Kene is on a journey of self-discovery in arthouse drama and Nigerian-Japan production 20 Pound Dream.
The best of Akin Omotoso on Showmax
From romantic comedies, to dark and gritty thrillers, the collection of Nigerian-born filmmaker Akin Omotoso’s movies on Showmax will give you all the feels.