Editor's choice for movies
Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances
From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.
Comedy chaos: Prepare to laugh out loud
Check out these must-watch and crowd-pleasing go-to comedies that are sure to have you in stitches. All streaming on Showmax.
9 gripping action adventures that will transport you to another world
Whether you prefer action with Brad Pitt in Troy or Ray Winstone in Beowulf, here’s a list of rewatchable action-adventures now streaming on Showmax.
RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy
From a Bollywood dance turned kung-fu kickup in Polite Society, to over 40 weddings in movies and series, we’re saying I Do to streaming fun!
9 must-see performances by South African stars
See some of South Africa’s best actors who have performed both on stage and for the screen in some of their finest roles on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
15 nostalgia-night movies on Showmax
From the 1970s to the early 2000s, we’ve put together a classic collection of the films that we grew up with. Share them with the next generation, or just enjoy the memories.
Short and sharp: 6 movies under 90 minutes
Stream these hidden-gem movies that clock in at under 90 minutes, now streaming on Showmax – from Fast Charlie to Retribution.
Barbenheimer: Barbie v The Bomb
See Barbie and Oppenheimer, last year’s highest-grossing films at the box office, now available to stream on Showmax.
Watch the Barbie movie online, plus uplifting family films
Stream the Barbie movie on Showmax, along with other beautiful, empowering movies to watch with your little ones.
A Christopher Nolan odyssey: four of the filmmaker’s finest
From Oppenheimer to Interstellar, Inception and Dunkirk, here are four of the best films from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, all streaming on Showmax.
5 films for a memorable Mother’s Day movie night
Looking for what to watch this Mother’s Day? Check out these movies centred around mothers, now streaming on Showmax.
Live, laugh, swoon: the best romantic comedies now on Showmax
Discover these charming and lovable romcoms now streaming on Showmax, from Definitely Maybe to Notting Hill, 50 First Dates and more.
10 Rotten Tomatoes-approved movies on Showmax: ranked
From Jaws and Kanarie, to Get Out and Minari, these are the freshest movies on Showmax according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10 movies everyone’s watching on Showmax now
Stream these 10 fun, eye-popping movies that your fellow Showmax fans are loving, including Queen & Slim, Babylon, Equalizer 3 and more.
Transformers movies on Showmax: ranked
All seven Transformers movies are ready to stream on Showmax, including the 2007 original and the latest, Rise of the Beasts.
Where to watch Simoné Pretorius on Showmax
Watch the renowned South African actress Simoné Pretorius in her unforgettable performances in Vir die Voëls, Wonderlus, Stroomop, Hotel, and Die Onderonsie, all streaming on Showmax.
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DC superhero movies on Showmax: ranked
See the ranked list of DC superhero movies now streaming on Showmax, including the feel-good Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
The wildest parties on Showmax: Rough Night, House Party and more
Showmax is throwing a house party between 25 December and the new year, and we’ve put together some of our wildest party movies to celebrate.
11 shows and movies for good vibes only
Looking for family-friendly fun? We’ve picked out 11 things to watch that are bright, colourful and filled with joy.
Make your list, check it twice: shows and movies for literally everybody on Showmax
December shopping dilemma? Showmax has the perfect gift: guaranteed-to-fit, allergy-free, cruelty-free, reusable fun for the whole family.
Regina Hall of fame: 8 shows and movies starring the comedy legend
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul gives us divine comedy intervention with Regina Hall, star of the Best Man franchise, Girls Trip, Barber Shop, Little and more.
10 “Ms-Taken” stories like mystery series Six Four
If you want a man to do something, kidnap the women and girls in his life – like in new thriller series Six Four, or these 10 films…
Scream with laughter: 5 horror comedies to stream
From Cocaine Bear to Bodies Bodies Bodies, these wild horror movies have a fiendish and wacky sense of humour.
When animals attack: Cocaine Bear and 6 more terrifying creature features
If you go into the woods today, beware of the Cocaine Bear! She’s part of our menagerie of attack animal movies, starring bears, sharks, snakes, lions, crocodiles and even a gorilla.