Drama movies
Golda (2023)
Helen Mirren drives this tense and absorbing biopic that focuses on the high-stakes decisions that Golda Meir, known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel,’ faced during the Yom Kippur War.
11 goosebump moments from Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love brings the legendary music icon to life, capturing his essence and legacy. Here are 11 goosebump-inducing moments, now streaming on Showmax.
Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde
The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.
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Oscar-winning film The Holdovers now streaming on Showmax
The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson, stars Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who all deliver unforgettable performances.
The Holdovers (2023)
A cranky New England school instructor is forced to babysit a handful of students during Christmas in this award-winning quirky movie.
Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
A heartfelt and powerful film that follows the life of the late great reggae musician Bob Marley, from his struggles to his music and art.
The Passenger (2023)
Randy must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree in this thrilling drama.
Laroy (2023)
Ray learns his wife is having an affair and plans to kill himself. But his plans change when he’s mistaken for a low-rent hitman.
The mystery and whimsy of colourful caper Die Bloedhonde
Elani Dekker stars in murder mystery and coming-of-age comedy drama Die Bloedhonde, now streaming on Showmax express from Silwerskermfees.
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Reflecting on crime in May December
Director Todd Haynes and his team chat about how Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman hold up a mirror to a groomer in the film May December.
The Miracle Club (2023)
In 1967, a group of Irish Catholic women win tickets to visit the sacred French town of Lourdes in the hope of a miracle.
May December (2023)
An actress visits a female sex offender she’s about to play in a movie to study her and her family. Inspired by a true story.
Joika (2023)
An American ballet dancer who dreams of becoming a great ballerina is accepted into Moscow’s elite Bolshoi Ballet Academy.
Uxolo (2023)
When a family crisis compels them back to their roots, two hard-headed brothers find themselves on a journey of reconciliation.
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After Everything (2023)
The fifth and final chapter of the After franchise. Hardin travels to Portugal in search of a woman he wronged in the past – and in hopes of finding himself.
Nuwejaar (2024)
It’s New Year’s Eve. Nina and her friends party one last time, but before sunrise, the police find a body in the ocean.
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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. Stream now 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.