Comedy movies
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.
Showmax’s raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie asks: ‘Can you stay friends with your exes?’
Watch the trailer for the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie, landing on 9 August 2024.
Made in South Africa
Anyone But You (2023)
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in this steamy romcom. After a great first date, Bea and Ben’s attraction turns cold, until they’re reunited at a destination wedding.
Mean Girls (2024)
A new student is a hit with an A-list girl clique called the Plastics. However, everything changes when she falls for the wrong guy.
Champions (2023)
In this charming underdog tale, a former minor league basketball coach is ordered to train a team of players with learning disabilities.
Polite Society: From a Bollywood dance number to a kung-fu kick-up
Writer-director Nida Manzoor and the cast of Polite Society reveal how they suited up for the wedding movie of the year.
Polite Society (2023)
Martial artist-in-training Ria sets out to save her older sister from her impending marriage by pulling off an ambitious wedding heist.
Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones
Leon Schuster returns as the legendary Mr Bones for this third instalment. Bones and Mathambo fight a group of opportunistic westerners who want to drill for oil in Kuvukiland.
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.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)
After travelling to Greece for a family reunion, a woman attempts to locate her deceased father’s childhood friends.
No Hard Feelings (2023)
A woman who’s desperate for money accepts a job to get a wealthy couple’s introverted, awkward son out of his shell in this heartfelt comedy.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Zachary Levi returns as Shazam in this hilarious sequel. While Billy and his foster siblings learn how to juggle their superhero lives, they face a vengeful trio of ancient 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.
House Party (2023)
Down on their luck and about to lose the roofs over their heads, a group of friends decide to host the party of the year at an exclusive mansion.
Genie (2023)
In this holiday comedy, a workaholic man down on his luck seeks the help of a magical genie to help him with his problems.
Showmax drops hilarious trailer for dark comedy Die Onderonsie
Pietie Beyers discusses his role in the hilarious Showmax film Die Onderonsie. Premiering 1 December 2023 on Showmax.
South African
80 for Brady (2023)
The real-life story with an all-star cast. Four friends take a wild trip to the Super Bowl to meet Tom Brady, a renowned player in the NFL.
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.
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (2022)
In the aftermath of a scandal, the first lady of a megachurch tries to help her pastor husband rebuild the congregation.
Cocaine Bear (2023)
A fun, outrageous action comedy loosely based on actual events. An oddball group must contend with a black bear on a murderous rampage after consuming cocaine.
Vengeance: Stetsons, Frito pies and … murder?
Written and directed by and starring BJ Novak, Vengeance is a must-see crime comedy, now streaming on Showmax.
Vengeance (2022)
A writer from New York travels to Texas to investigate the death of a girl he hooked up with in this dark crime comedy.
Shotgun Wedding (2022)
When criminals hijack a lavish destination wedding, Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel’s characters fight for their lives.
Old-school comedy classics: 7 seriously funny movies
Discover the healing power of laughter with these timeless comedies on Showmax, guaranteed to make you laugh.