Editor's choice for movies
Immaculate and 3 more holy terrors to witness on Showmax
Convent or coven? We take a peek under the wimple at what nuns are up to in Immaculate, The Conjuring 2, The Nun II and The Exorcist: Believer.
Dev Patel on Monkey Man and 7 martial arts must-sees
Dev Patel reveals how he gave kung fu movies an Indian twist in revenge thriller Monkey Man. And we pick a fight with 7 epic martial arts shows.
8 movies to match your every mood
Whether you’re feeling anxious, joyful, or a bit lonely, there’s the perfect movie waiting for you on Showmax.
Arthur the King and 10 more dog stars to love
Find out how Arthur the King became an adventure dog and meet 10 more stars who’re making us sit up and beg for more.
The funniest comedies to stream
Strays (2023)
In this hilarious canine comedy, an abandoned dog teams up with other stray dogs to exact revenge on the owner who abandoned him.
Asteroid City (2023)
A starry, quirky and striking sci-fi comedy by Wes Anderson. Junior Stargazers and their parents attend a space cadet convention, only to have their worldview disrupted forever.
Anyone But You (2023)
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in this steamy romcom. After a great first date, Bea and Ben’s attraction turns cold, until they’re reunited at a destination wedding.
Mean Girls (2024)
A new student is a hit with an A-list girl clique called the Plastics. However, everything changes when she falls for the wrong guy.
Champions (2023)
In this charming underdog tale, a former minor league basketball coach is ordered to train a team of players with learning disabilities.
Polite Society (2023)
Martial artist-in-training Ria sets out to save her older sister from her impending marriage by pulling off an ambitious wedding heist.
Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones
Leon Schuster returns as the legendary Mr Bones for this third instalment. Bones and Mathambo fight a group of opportunistic westerners who want to drill for oil in Kuvukiland.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)
After travelling to Greece for a family reunion, a woman attempts to locate her deceased father’s childhood friends.
Looking for something a little more serious?
The End We Start From (2023)
Jodie Comer’s performance propels this compelling story of a family’s survival. As flood waters submerge London, a mother and child are forced to leave home in search of safety.
Golda (2023)
Helen Mirren drives this tense and absorbing biopic that focuses on the high-stakes decisions that Golda Meir, known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel,’ faced during the Yom Kippur War.
The Holdovers (2023)
A cranky New England school instructor is forced to babysit a handful of students during Christmas in this award-winning quirky movie.
Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
A heartfelt and powerful film that follows the life of the late great reggae musician Bob Marley, from his struggles to his music and art.
The Passenger (2023)
Randy must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree in this thrilling drama.
Laroy (2023)
Ray learns his wife is having an affair and plans to kill himself. But his plans change when he’s mistaken for a low-rent hitman.
The Miracle Club (2023)
In 1967, a group of Irish Catholic women win tickets to visit the sacred French town of Lourdes in the hope of a miracle.
May December (2023)
An actress visits a female sex offender she’s about to play in a movie to study her and her family. Inspired by a true story.
Showmax Originals you will love
Veteran star Bimbo Manuel talks power, regret and African values
Veteran actor Bimbo Manuel shares insights into his character Moyosore Lawson in the thrilling Showmax Original series Princess on a Hill, now streaming on Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
Zara’s rise in Princess on a Hill, Nollywood’s new corporate drama
Betrayal and power games in the first two episodes of Princess on a Hill keep viewers on edge. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Nigeria
Onyinye Odokoro dishes on her role as Zara in Princess on a Hill
Onyinye Odokoro talks about her role as Zara in the Showmax Original Princess on a Hill, now streaming on Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya