Drama movies
Must-watch trailer for The Butcher’s Soul coming to Showmax
First look at the explosive trailer for The Butcher’s Soul, starring SAFTA winner Melusi Mbele. Premiering 2 August on Showmax.
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The rise and fall of BlackBerry
Stream BlackBerry, an enthralling drama by Matt Johnson, about the rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone. A must-see movie to add to your watchlist.
BlackBerry (2023)
This enthralling drama is the cautionary tale of the world’s first smartphone’s meteoric rise and catastrophic demise.
How filmmakers brought BlackBerry back from the grave
New drama movie BlackBerry tells the story of the spectacular rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone, now streaming on Showmax.
Master Gardener (2022)
A compelling thriller by Paul Schrader. A man with a dark past has reinvented himself as a horticulturist. However, when his employer’s grand-niece arrives, his past begins to sprout.
The guts, glory and gold of Champions
Watch Champions, an inspiring film about a basketball coach working with a team of mentally disabled players as part of his community service. Now streaming on Showmax
Star-crossed love beyond time in Past Lives
Stream this touching, romantic multi-Oscar nominee about two lost lovers getting another chance, on Showmax.
Past Lives (2023)
This heartrending romantic drama gives two lost lovers another chance. After 20 years apart, childhood sweethearts Nora and Hae Sung reunite for one fateful week in New York City.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023)
Harold Fry sets off on a long journey on foot to visit an old, dying friend while leaving his wife and life behind.
A Good Person (2023)
A poignant drama about a young woman whose life spirals after an awful incident, but she finds comfort in an unexpected relationship.
The secrets of Oppenheimer’s hidden town
For years locals wondered what they were doing on “The Hill”. Take a peek inside life in Oppenheimer’s city of secrets, Los Alamos.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Christopher Nolan directs Cillian Murphy in this multi-Oscar-winning biographical drama that follows the scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in creating the atomic bomb.
The dreams and secrets of The Fabelmans
Directed by filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age drama exploring the power of movies to reveal truth. Now streaming on Showmax.
The Fabelmans (2022)
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg helms this drama. A young man discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of movies helps us see the truth.
Simphiwe Ngema talks The Winning Ticket, and staying grounded
Actress Simphiwe Ngema discusses her new Showmax film The Winning Ticket, embracing love and staying grounded. Now streaming on Showmax.
South African
The Winning Ticket (2024)
A happy family lives simply when their youngest daughter prays for them to win the lotto. Their lives drastically change when they do.
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The Winning Ticket to trouble: what not to do if you win big
A normal South African family goes from kotas to caviar when their lotto dreams come true in the Showmax Original The Winning Ticket. But here’s why they should brace for trouble.
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Wiseman Zitha on channeling his inner boxer in Musangwe
Wiseman Zitha talks about his role as Takalani in the bare-knuckle boxing film Musangwe, now streaming on Showmax.
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Musangwe (2024)
An arrogant aspiring boxer goes on a journey of self-discovery when he’s introduced to an indigenous bare-knuckle combat sport.
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Movie review: The hope and despair of Babylon
Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt star in a dark comedy-drama that chronicles an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
Call Jane (2022)
Based on a true story, Call Jane follows a 1960s Chicago wife who faces a life-threatening pregnancy and fights for her right to an abortion.
Babylon (2022)
An ensemble cast drives this black comedy-drama set during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
Musangwe has its world premiere at Joburg Film Festival
Showmax unveils an explosive trailer for Musangwe, which will have its world premiere at JFF, along with more films in development from first-time directors.
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Praise This (2023)
An aspiring superstar is forced to join her cousin’s underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition.