Drama

The Unbreakable Boy 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.

Showmax is proud to announce the exclusive streaming premiere of September 5, a gripping documentary that has earned a remarkable list of accolades.

Showmax presents September 5: A riveting look at a pivotal moment in news history

Showmax is proud to announce the streaming premiere of September 5, a gripping documentary that has earned a remarkable list of accolades.

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September 5 on Showmax

September 5 (2025)

This Oscar-nominated retelling of a historical tragedy follows the sports broadcasting crew that captured the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis.

Landman S1 on Showmax

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.

Conclave is on Showmax

Conclave (2024)

Secrets, drama, power, and faith collide when the Pope dies, leaving Cardinal Lawrence with the task of organising the conclave to elect a new Pope.

The Brutalist on Showmax

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.

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The Brutalist on Showmax

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.

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Doc S1 on Showmax

17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency

From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

Chicago Med S10 on Showmax

Chicago Med S6-10

Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.

Ten Pound Poms S2 on Showmax

Ten Pound Poms S2

In post-war Britain, a group of families resettle in Australia, promised a life of plenty - but find it more challenging than they ever expected.

Ten Pound Poms S2 on Showmax

Kate and Annie take charge in Ten Pound Poms Season 2

Michelle Keegan (Kate) and Faye Marsay (Annie) take us back to Australia in 1957 as Annie starts a bikini revolution, and Kate lets her hair down.

White Bird is on Showmax

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.

The Pitt S1on Showmax

5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1

The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.

Rob Peace on Showmax

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.

Matlock S1 on Showmax

Matlock S1

Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.

Here is on Showmax

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 on Showmax

Better Man (2024)

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

Here is on Showmax

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.

We Live In Time on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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.

Cheta M on Showmax

Power, passion and legacy: binge Cheta M S2 on Showmax

Executive producer and showrunner James Omokwe talks about Cheta M S2 and its dramatic finale. All the episodes are now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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Doc S1 on Showmax

Doc S1

A powerful medical drama based on an incredible true story. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) loses her memory during a car accident and must return to being an intern as she rebuilds her life.

Cheta M on Showmax

Cheta M Season 2: The story so far

Plot, betrayals and major twists on Cheta M Season 2, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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