Drama
7 things to know about indie award-winning movie Dìdi
Sean Wang won two Independent Spirit Awards for this quirky comedy-drama based on his teenage years as the son of Taiwanese immigrants in California.
Dìdi (2024)
Follow 13-year-old Chris Wang as he navigates his identity, first love, friendships, and family life during the summer of 2008.
Lockerbie: A Search For Truth S1
After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth.
Watson S1
A year after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson resumes his medical career - until his old life starts pulling him back.
Where to stream Bel-Air S4 online in Africa
Bel-Air is back! Stream the highly anticipated Season 4 of the Fresh Prince reboot, now available on Showmax. New episodes land Wednesdays!
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Inside ‘Adam to Eve’: Filmmaker Alex Konstantaras on His Bold New Showmax Dramedy
Discover how filmmaker Alex Konstantaras flipped the script on gender roles in the new Showmax dramedy Adam to Eve in this exclusive interview.
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Bel-Air S1-4
A dramatic and gritty re-imagining of Will Smith's iconic hit sitcom about a street-smart teen who moves from west Philadelphia to Bel-Air.
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Blessing Lungaho, Celestine Gachuhi & Marya Okoth star in gender swap dramedy Adam to Eve
A hilarious gender swap dramedy starring Blessing Lungaho, Marya Okoth, Ellah Maina & Celestine Gachuhi.
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Juror #2 (2024)
A juror in a murder trial struggles with a moral dilemma as he hides a secret that could sway the verdict in this compelling courtroom drama.
Last Breath (2025)
Woody Harrelson and Simu are in a race against time in this thrilling true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew.
17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
From St. Denis Medical to New Amsterdam to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.
The Unbreakable Boy (2025)
Zachary Levi stars in this heartfelt, inspiring film based on a real-life story of a family caring for their autistic son with brittle bone disease.
Showmax presents September 5: A riveting look at a pivotal moment in news history
Showmax is proud to announce the streaming premiere of September 5, a gripping documentary that has earned a remarkable list of accolades.
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September 5 (2025)
This Oscar-nominated retelling of a historical tragedy follows the sports broadcasting crew that captured the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis.
Landman S1
Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) creates this enthralling Billy Bob Thornton lead drama set in the heart of Texas. Roughnecks and billionaires collide as everyone tries to get rich quick in the oil industry.
Conclave (2024)
Secrets, drama, power, and faith collide when the Pope dies, leaving Cardinal Lawrence with the task of organising the conclave to elect a new Pope.
Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist
Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.
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The Brutalist (2024)
Adrien Brody delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this period drama about a visionary architect who meets a wealthy client who changes his life.
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Chicago Med S6-10
Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.
Ten Pound Poms S2
In post-war Britain, a group of families resettle in Australia, promised a life of plenty - but find it more challenging than they ever expected.
Kate and Annie take charge in Ten Pound Poms Season 2
Michelle Keegan (Kate) and Faye Marsay (Annie) take us back to Australia in 1957 as Annie starts a bikini revolution, and Kate lets her hair down.
White Bird (2023)
In the sequel to Wonder (2017), former bully Julian is struggling at his new school, until a visit from his grandmother offers perspective.
5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1
The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.
Rob Peace (2024)
An underprivileged, gifted young Black man reaches Yale University, only for past injustices to threaten his future, in this emotional drama based on a true story.