26 January 2022
LGBTQ+ Collection
Complex, sad, outrageous, happy – these movies and series are an examination and a celebration of what it means to belong to the LGBTQ+ community, or be an ally.
Movie highlights include African films Inxeba: The Wound, Kanarie, Moffie and documentary Skeef.
If you’re looking for a great series, try Euphoria, featuring transgender actor Hunter Schafer, The L Word: Generation Q, BBC series Gentleman Jack and HBO series Sally 4 Ever and Looking.
For more LGTBQ+ movies and series, read about our Pride Month picks.
The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax
Catch new episodes of The Mommy Club every week
More Mzansi gold
Showmax and Laugh Africa announce the 2025 Roast of Helen Zille
Get ready for the Roast of Helen Zille at this year’s Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, happening from 2 May to 4 May at Sandton Convention Centre.
Made in South Africa
Sterring (2024)
A passionate action movie fanatic from Soshanguve dreams of becoming a big action star – and after accidentally stopping a robbery, his dreams might come true …
Made in South Africa
Adam (2024)
In modern-day South Africa, 18-year-old Adam is sent to Prinsloo Bush School, where he faces brutal training from his militaristic teachers.
Made in South Africa“We all know an Adam”: The haunting Showmax Original movie
Writer-director Winford Collings and co-director Liyema Speelman talk about the haunting Showmax Original film Adam, now streaming.
South African