Romance
7 series about the different ways to fall in love
From that meet-cute moment to marital bliss or meltdowns, with Colin from Accounts, The Lovers and more, there’s a story for however you feel about love tonight.
The Counsellor (2024)
Gbenro and Aisha find true love in a whirlwind romance, and in marriage counselling learn that love is only one of 10 steps to marriage.
Made in NigeriaNigerian romantic comedy The Counsellor lands in February
Showmax announces Nigerian Original romantic comedy film The Counsellor in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Redeeming Love (2022)
Angel, who was forced into child prostitution, expects nothing but pain from men until she meets Michael. Adapted from the popular novel.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Based on the films, The Best Man: The Final Chapters catches up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch.
The Swearing Jar (2022)
This musical romance is adapted from an acclaimed play by Kate Hewlett. Follow Carey and Simon, who are happily married and expecting a child, but a lie threatens to ruin everything.
7 romance movies for your perfect date night
It’s just a movie, sitting on your playlist, waiting for you to watch it. Make every night date night with 7 classic romcoms on Showmax.
Ticket To Paradise (2022)
A divorced couple teams up to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made in this delightful romcom.
Marry Me (2022)
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson are thrown together in this heart-warming, crazy rom-com. A pop star marries a stranger from the audience after being betrayed by her fiancé.
6 movies about love and romance – with a twist
In these unconventional love stories, the romantic relationships seem doomed – by time, space or other people. Can love really conquer all?
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Paul Thomas Anderson weaves a love story about a romance between a teenager and a twenty-something woman in California in the 1970s.
Moonshot (2022)
As Mars is terraformed, two college students sneak aboard a space shuttle to join their significant others on the red planet.
The Lost City (2022)
A romance novelist and her cover model get swept up in a kidnapping that lands them in a jungle adventure.
The Big Sick (2017)
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash.
The 10 most shocking moments of Gossip Girl
The reboot of the fan-favourite series landed on Showmax in December 2021 and we can’t get enough of these jaw-dropping scenes.
Gossip Girl: See the cast, dates, episodes and watch the trailer
All 12 episodes of the new season of Gossip Girl are available to stream on Showmax, along with all six seasons of the original.
Sex and the City S1-6
Want to relive every juicy moment featuring Carrie Bradshaw and friends? Watch every single episode of the series.
The Violent Heart (2020)
Two people from different backgrounds fall in love, but their complicated family histories threaten to tear their romance apart.
The Stand In (2020)
When Candy, a movie star, is sentenced to rehab, she sends her acting double to take her place, but things quickly spiral out of control.
Love Life is about the ups and downs of the journey to find The One
Nobody ever promised the course of love – or life – would run smoothly, and this anthology series is packed with relatable moments.
Binge your heart out on Love Life Season 2, now streaming on Showmax
Season 2 of HBO Max’s hit millennial romcom anthology series, Love Life, is now available to binge first on Showmax.
Love Life S1-2
This romantic anthology series is a charming and insightful look at romantic relationships, from first to everlasting love.
Made in Italy (2020)
Liam Neeson and his real-life son star in this romcom about a father and son setting out to renovate their Italian home and their relationship.
To Have and To Hold S1
The Akwaaba Magic drama series, which is also available to stream on Showmax, stars Lydia Forson, Naa Ashorkor and Zynnell Zuh.