HBO and HBO Max shows and documentaries to stream

Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023)

Filmed in Boston, Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman returns with her second comedy special for HBO since 2013.

Task S1

Mark Ruffalo plays Special Agent Tom, who leads a task force in working-class Philadelphia to put an end to a string of violent robberies.

The Peacemaker S1-2

John Cena reprises his role in the spin-off of DC's Suicide Squad, where Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad target dangerous parasites.

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)

This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Duster S1

Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.

The Rehearsal S1-2

In this bizarre HBO docuseries people get a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.

How Do You Measure A Year? (2022)

In this deeply personal Oscar-nominated documentary short, longtime HBO collaborator Jay Rosenblatt interviews his daughter on her birthday for 17 years.

Chimp Crazy S1

Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode delivers another view into exotic animal owners - this time, focusing on the lengths chimpanzee "owners" go to keep their ape babies.

All That Breathes (2022)

Two Muslim brothers devote their lives to protecting black kites, a majestic bird of prey falling from New Delhi's skies at alarming rates.

Hacks S1-4

Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer.

Wild Wild Space (2024)

A high-stakes HBO doccie that chronicles the modern-day, celestial land grab - a fast-paced, high-stakes race of epic proportions in which companies compete to blast satellite-carrying rockets into low Earth orbit.

The Last of Us S1-2

Five years after the events of Season 1, Joel and Ellie are living a relatively peaceful life in Jackson, Wyoming - until the past comes calling. Stream The Last of Us S2, plus all of S1, on Showmax.

The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya (2023)

This explosive two-part sports documentary peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure.

Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)

This intriguing documentary, with unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore's estate, friends and family, creates a mosaic of Mary's 60-year career in show business.

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024)

Stevie Van Zandt, New Jersey's most famous right-hand-man to Bruce Springsteen, takes centre stage. This documentary traces Van Zandt's career with never-before-seen footage.

It's Florida, Man S1

This outrageous HBO comedy is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters and people of a misunderstood yet magical American state.

The White Lotus S1-3

Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.

The Franchise S1

A satirical comedy series about a crew of a rejected and unloved franchise movie who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.

Somebody Somewhere S1-3

Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.

My Brilliant Friend S4

This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.

17 movies where life writes the plot

Watch actress Kate Winslet pick up the camera to play photographer Lee Miller, then stream 16 more movies that are snapshots of real people’s lives.

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.

Behind the crime tape with Dog Man

Dav Pilkey and the Dog Man movie team open their case files to talk about how kittens and friendship could cure the World’s Most Evilest Cat.

Nosferatu rises from the grave again in creepy horror movie

Director Robert Eggers, Bill Skarsgård, and the Nosferatu production team reveal how the movies’ creepiest vampire has risen from the grave to feast on the living.

Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole

No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.

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.

What to watch on Showmax in Kenya in October 2025

Award-winning local content, hot new reality shows, The Office spinoff The Paper - it's all on Showmax in October.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)

When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film

Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

The clash of the new number 9s: Gyökeres vs Woltemade

Will Arsenal's Gyökeres or Newcastle United's Woltemade secure a victory for their club on Sunday, 28 September? Watch live on Showmax Premier League.

Love Island Games S1-2

Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith 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.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

Chicago PD S12

Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Chicago Fire S13

Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago. House MD's Jesse Spencer stars.

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.