Action movies
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…
Made in South Africa
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.
Vuyo Dabula on returning to our screens with The Butcher’s Soul
Vuyo Dabula talks about his near-fatal shooting and return to South African screens with The Butcher’s Soul, now streaming on Showmax.
South African
The Butcher’s Soul (2023)
Stakes are high in this pulsating action-thriller about a butcher who is granted nine days by the Angel of Death to bring her nine souls in exchange for his daughter’s life.
Made in South Africa
The Butcher’s Soul: meet Melusi, action hero
SAFTA winning actor Melusi Mbele talks about his lead role as an action hero in The Butcher’s Soul, now streaming on Showmax.
South African
Silent Night (2023)
Joel Kinnaman drives this powerful action movie. A grieving father enacts his long-awaited revenge against a ruthless gang on Christmas Eve
Paul Schrader plants a seed in action drama Master Gardener
From Taxi Driver to puttering about planting trees, writer-director Paul Schrader talks about his new film Master Gardener, and a way out of violence for his anti-heroes.
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.
The Beekeeper (2024)
A former operative of a powerful and clandestine organisation known as Beekeepers is on a brutal campaign for vengeance.
The Old Way (2023)
An old retired gunslinger’s past catches up with him when the son of a man he murdered years ago returns to take revenge.
BFFs 4-ever: Expend4bles is now streaming on Showmax
Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture drop some hints about the Expendables’ latest mission and discuss their secret weapon: the power of friendship.
Expend4bles (2023)
In the fourth instalment of the action-packed franchise, Stallone and Statham return with new recruits to face off against an arms dealer.
Fast Charlie (2023)
Charlie is a fixer with a problem: the thug he whacked is missing his head, and Charlie will only be paid if the body can be identified.
Retribution (2023)
In this action thriller, a bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school – his car will explode if they exit.
Nomzamo Mbatha on working with Bruce Willis in Assassin
South African star Nomzamo Mbatha talks about starring opposite Bruce Willis in his final movie, Assassin, now streaming on Showmax.
South African
Assassin (2023)
South African star Nomzamo Mbatha stars alongside Bruce Willis in this sci-fi action thriller about a widow on a mission for vengeance.
Justice League: Warworld (2023)
An action-packed fantasy animation. Transported to a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman must form a resistance and lead the planet to freedom.
The Flash (2023)
Ezra Miller breaks time and space in this superhero epic. Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family has unforeseen circumstances.
Supercell (2023)
A teenage boy runs away to follow his father’s footsteps, legendary storm chaser Bill Brody in this action movie.
The Equalizer 3 (2023)
Denzel Washington takes his uniquely brutal brand of justice to Italy in this third and final chapter of The Equalizer movies.
Gran Turismo: equal parts feel-good and adrenaline
Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9, directs Gran Turismo, an inspiring film based on a true story of a team of underdogs.
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.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Ethan Hunt and his team face their most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.
Gran Turismo (2023)
An avid gamer has his dream come true by becoming a professional race car driver. Directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Archie Madekwe.