Comedy movies

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Showmax

Bringing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice back from the grave

Production designer Mark Scruton and The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice production team reveal how they brought Tim Burton’s cult horror comedy movie into the modern world.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Showmax

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

A family tragedy brings Lydia Deetz back to Winter River, where her daughter discovers the portal to the afterlife … and meets the creepy Beetlejuice.

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The F-Show (2025)

The F-Show (2025)

The F-Show features a strong roster led by one of South Africa’s favourite comedians skewering the daily chaos that comes with being South African.

Problemista on Showmax

Stream Julio Torres’s fantasy film Problemista on Showmax

Emmy nominee and Peabody Award winner Julio Torres makes his dazzling feature debut with Problemista, now streaming on Showmax.

Problemista (2023)

Problemista (2023)

A struggling toy designer from El Salvador becomes an assistant to an erratic art-world outcast to stay in the US in this Julio Torres comedy.

The American Society of Magical Negroes on Showmax

Would you join The American Society of Magical Negroes?

Writer-creator Kobi Libii cracks open his bag of tricks to reveal what’s really going on in The American Society of Magical Negroes. And we suggest 5 more Black comedies with culture.

The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

In this satirical comedy, a man is recruited by a secret magical society of Black people. Their important cause? Making white people’s lives easier.

Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking on Showmax

Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking (2024)

Late Night host Seth Meyers ditches his political jokes and focuses on his family life and fatherhood in this refreshing and hilarious stand-up special.

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Wicked Little Letters (2023)

Wicked Little Letters (2023)

Set in the 1920s, this witty comedy-drama is based on the true story of a rowdy Irishwoman who is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to her English neighbours.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)

Bridget’s back, and ready to start dating again as a single mom and widow in her 50s. She finds herself pursued by a younger man, and (maybe?) her son’s science teacher.

Perfect Match (2024)

Perfect Match (2024)

A man seeks to secure his future by hastily proposing to his girlfriend. However, a case of mistaken identity during lobola negotiations leads him to enlist the help of a spirited woman.

Sterring (2024)

Sterring (2024)

A passionate action movie fanatic from Soshanguve dreams of becoming a big action star – and after accidentally stopping a robbery, his dreams might come true …

11 Galentine’s Day movies

11 Galentine’s Day movies

Love? Whatever. Friends forever! Gather your girl gang and get ready to celebrate the people who’ll be in your corner for the rest of your life with these 11 movies.

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.

Baas Se Honne (2024)

Baas Se Honne (2024)

Gys’ whole life spins out of control when he is forced to put down his boss’ dog. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.

Marie se Laaste Dag (2024)

Marie se Laaste Dag (2024)

It is the first day of the new South Africa and also Marie’s last day. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.

Christmas Clothes (2024)

Christmas Clothes (2024)

A teenage boy goes on a quest to retrieve his Christmas clothes after they were stolen on Christmas Eve. He learns to face his fears and unlock his full potential.

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Po is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace in the fourth instalment. He must train a new Dragon Warrior while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon master villains.

Jack Black on Po’s wisdom in Kung Fu Panda 4

Jack Black on Po’s wisdom in Kung Fu Panda 4

Po has a new mission that takes him into the big city. Jack Black, Viola Davis and the Kung Fu Panda 4 team tell us what’s in store.

Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes

Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes

The heartwarming comedy film Christmas Clothes, directed by Athi Petela, premieres on Showmax on 6 December 2024.

DiepCity’s Nozuko Ncayiyane stars in Showmax film M’tase Khaya

DiepCity’s Nozuko Ncayiyane stars in Showmax film M’tase Khaya

DiepCity star Nozuko Ncayiyane talks about her role in Showmax film M’tase Khaya, directed by Athi Petela.

M’tase Khaya (2024)

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. 

Paws for applause! Meet the dog stars of Strays

Paws for applause! Meet the dog stars of Strays

Find out how four very good dogs brought comedy to life in performances voiced by Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park. 

Strays (2023)

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.