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.

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.

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.

Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.

Lee (2023)

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in Lee, the true story of legendary World War II photographer Elizabeth “Lee” Miller.

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.

Here, and 15 more great movies to cry about

Whether you’re looking to shed happy tears or shed part of your soul, we have movies centred on love in all its forms to help you, starting with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Here.

Better Man (2024)

This Oscar-nominated unusual biopic tells the tale of pop superstar Robbie Williams's pursuit of money, fame and acceptance.

Here (2024)

Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are reunited for this quirky yet emotional drama. Follow the lives of multiple generations who have lived in the same home over a century.

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh seduce us in We Live in Time

Prepare to laugh, cry, and fall in love with two rather silly people. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh chat about true love, time and going bald gracefully. 

We Live In Time (2024)

An emotional and unconventional love story led by Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Almut and Tobias meet, fall in love and start a family, but their love is tested by cancer.

Goodrich (2024)

Andy Goodrich needs help raising his kids after his wife checks into rehab - so he leans on his daughter from his first marriage in this bittersweet family drama.

Mountainhead (2025)

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong delivers a star-studded satire about a group of super-rich tech gurus who meet for a boys' trip as an international crisis unfolds.

Maurice Muendo discusses his debut feature film, BOBO

Maurice Muendo talks about his debut feature film, BOBO, now streaming on Showmax fresh from its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival.

BOBO (2024)

Bobo, an 18-year-old from Nairobi's Mathare slum, must win a modelling competition to save her family. Starring newcomer Faith Muthoni.

Kenyan filmmaker to debut feature film BOBO on Showmax

Watch the trailer for the Kenyan Showmax film BOBO fresh from its premiere at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival, and streaming from 23 May 2025.

Widow Clicquot and 10 more sparkling biopics: Life writes the plot

Get ready to pop the cork on some vintage storytelling with the tale of how Widow Clicquot revolutionised French wine-making, then check out our menu for 10 more sparkling movies about real people. 

Widow Clicquot (2023)

This extraordinary period drama tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who, at the age of 20, became the head of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family.

It Ends With Us (2024)

In this compelling, emotional film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, a woman finds herself reliving her childhood trauma when she falls for a charming neurosurgeon.

Salaam Dar S1

Dancer Salima moves to Dar es Salaam, where she faces family tensions, harassment, and rivalry until a viral video propels her to fame. Can she hold onto her dreams?

Showmax Original Salaam Dar debuts this Valentine's Day

Watch the trailer for the Tanzanian film Salaam Dar, premiering this Valentine's Day on Showmax. Produced by Adam Juma.

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023)

The late Oscar-winning director William Friedkin adapts Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. A young lieutenant is accused of a mutiny against his captain

The Last Rifleman (2023)

A WWII veteran escapes his nursing home in Northern Ireland to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.

One Life (2023)

A London broker helps save hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis just before the start of WWII.