Showmax
Stories
MENU
Originals Series Movies Documentaries Sport Kids Select country
South Africa Kenya Nigeria Ghana
Search
Close
Sign up Sign in
South Africa

Editor's Choice for Documentaries

The best international documentaries on Showmax right now

The best international documentaries on Showmax right now →

Be informed and entertained by our pick of the top documentaries streaming right now – from Steve McQueen’s Uprising to HBO’s Allen v Farrow.

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream →

These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.

5 of the funniest talk shows to stream on Showmax

5 of the funniest talk shows to stream on Showmax →

Unflinching, unabashed and eye-opening, these talk shows from the US and South Africa are bringing home truths to our screens.

7 documentaries about the Covid-19 pandemic

7 documentaries about the Covid-19 pandemic →

Showmax adds medical edu-tainment to your streaming line-up with these coronavirus-related documentary series and movies.

MORE

Featured Documentaries

Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall

Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall

Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story

Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

Mind Over Murder

Mind Over Murder

Two Sides

Two Sides

John Lewis: Good Trouble

John Lewis: Good Trouble

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Uprising

Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Uprising

MORE
Opening up the industry with Actor Spaces x Showmax

Opening up the industry with Actor Spaces x Showmax →

Showmax has partnered with Actor Spaces to produce six masterclasses designed to teach and inspire actors, directors and creatives.

Must-watch trailer alert:  Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road

Must-watch trailer alert: Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road →

Somizi and Mohale’s union was a milestone moment for LGBTQI+ rights. The unauthorised documentary coming to Showmax on 25 August looks at their relationship and the aftermath.

In Mohale: On the Record, Mohale shares his side of the story

In Mohale: On the Record, Mohale shares his side of the story →

This Mohale: On the Record recap is about Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung’s relationship. Mohale shares intimate details about their union and what led to the divorce.

MORE
Showmax_Phone_ZA

Movies, series, documentaries & kids shows.

Browse full catalogue
No interruptions.
Titles and dates are subject to change and vary per country. Read more about why titles leave Showmax or browse all the latest titles.
Showmax
Sign up Sign in

Originals Series Movies Documentaries Sport Kids Select country
South Africa Kenya Nigeria Ghana

Deals How To FAQs Latest Stories
Media Centre Submissions Tech Blog About Us
Live Chat Twitter Facebook YouTube
© Showmax. All rights reserved.

Terms of use| Privacy policy

Back to top

Close New to Showmax?
Get 14 days free →