Best movies on Showmax

Best movies on Showmax

Not sure what to watch? We’ve picked some of our favourites to get you started. From trending films to highly rated hits, cult classics and easy-watching crowdpleasers, this is our pick of the best movies to stream right now. Not seeing anything you like? Browse the full catalogue of movies.

The Last Voyage of the Demeter on Showmax

The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)

A terrifying story based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ novel. A cargo ship sets sail from Carpathia to London, but soon the trip turns into a fight for survival. 

M'tase Khaya on Showmax

M’tase Khaya (2024)

A hot-shot prosecutor is on the verge of solving the biggest case of her career when she finds herself on the wrong side of the law. 

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Strays on Showmax

Strays (2023)

In this hilarious canine comedy, an abandoned dog teams up with other stray dogs to exact revenge on the owner who abandoned him.

Asteroid City on Showmax

Asteroid City (2023)

A starry, quirky and striking sci-fi comedy by Wes Anderson. Junior Stargazers and their parents attend a space cadet convention, only to have their worldview disrupted forever.

Monolith on Showmax

Monolith (2022)

When a disgraced journalist turns to podcasting to salvage her career, she uncovers a strange conspiracy theory.

Headspace on Showmax

Headspace (2023)

An alien invasion animation like no other, as miniature aliens want to take over the world!

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The Holdovers is on Showmax

The Holdovers (2023)

A cranky New England school instructor is forced to babysit a handful of students during Christmas in this award-winning quirky movie.

Bob Marley: One Love on Showmax

Bob Marley: One Love (2024)

A heartfelt and powerful film that follows the life of the late great reggae musician Bob Marley, from his struggles to his music and art.

The Passenger on Showmax

The Passenger (2023)

Randy must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree in this thrilling drama.

Laroy, Texas on Showmax

Laroy (2023)

Ray learns his wife is having an affair and plans to kill himself. But his plans change when he’s mistaken for a low-rent hitman.

Die Bloedhonde on Showmax

Die Bloedhonde (2024)

Katrien is on holiday with her family when an unexplained death gives her reason to suspect the beloved local pastor of foul play…

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Thanksgiving on Showmax

Thanksgiving (2023)

A serial killer embarks on a murder spree in Plymouth following a tragic Black Friday riot at the town’s superstore. 

Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane in Bros

Bros (2022)

A funny, charming romcom about two gay men who avoid commitment. They find themselves drawn to each other and start dating.

Meisiekind on Showmax

Meisiekind

In this 50-minute film written by and starring Iette Blignaut, Louise and Megan form an adventure-filled friendship. But can it survive heartbreak?

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Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) in Madame Web

Madame Web (2024)

In this superhero origin story, a paramedic gains the ability to see the future and uses her power to protect girls stalked by a killer.

The Miracle Club on Showmax

The Miracle Club (2023)

In 1967, a group of Irish Catholic women win tickets to visit the sacred French town of Lourdes in the hope of a miracle.

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May December (2023)

An actress visits a female sex offender she’s about to play in a movie to study her and her family. Inspired by a true story.

Die Geval van Gideon on Showmax

Die Geval van Gideon

Gideon’s night of fun in Johannesburg turns into a nightmare when he wakes up next to a corpse. He’s been set up by three women needing his IT skills…

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The Blackening on Showmax

The Blackening (2023)

Seven friends must rely on their street smarts and horror movie knowledge when trapped in a cabin with a vindictive killer. 

Land of Bad on Showmax

Land of Bad (2024)

A US Army special forces unit is ambushed during a mission and their only hope is a remote Air Force drone operator.