Movies

A Quiet Place: Day One on Showmax

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

A young woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

Bad Boys: Ride of Die on Showmax

The Grinch list: 10 movies and series for the “bah humbug!” crowd

There comes a point in all the jolly holly festive fun when even the merriest of gentlemen need to blow off some silly season steam.  

Bad Boys Ride of Die on Showmax

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

As always, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence find themselves in a precarious situation as they are framed and on the run in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Christmas on Showmax

11 Christmas movies with love, sugar and spice from Africa

These 11 festive films from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria will remind you of the joys of home during the holidays. 

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Genie on Showmax

12 days of Christmas movies

Grinches, elves, kids, lovers and fighters unite! It’s time for 12 days of jolly holly movie action to get you in the holiday spirit.

Cantona James as Ethan in Spinners.

9 reasons that 2024 was the best year yet for local TV

Stream the best local content on Showmax in 2024, featuring iEmmy winners, record-breaking documentaries, SAFTA winners, and globally acclaimed hits.

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GogShezis Christmas on Showmax

Gog’Shezi’s Christmas (2022)

The holidays are here, but Gog’Shezi’s children want nothing to do with her. Watch this local Christmas movie on Showmax.

IF is on Showmax

IF (2024)

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

Die Skynwerper on Showmax

Die Skynwerper (2024)

After Nelis’s audition for the reality show The Spotlight fails, he starts suspecting the manipulative presenter. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.

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Selah on Showmax

Selah (2024)

A sleep-deprived mother struggling with a colicky baby finds herself unable to handle her new harsh reality. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.

Baas Se Honne on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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.

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Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, now on Showmax

Wonka (2023)

A young chocolatier, Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.

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Christmas Clothes is on Showmax

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.

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Spooksoeker S1 on Showmax

10+ South African book adaptations on Showmax

Some of South Africa’s best-loved stories have inspired our favourite series and movies, from the new Spooksoeker, to The Wife, Red Ink, and those Deon Meyer crime thrillers.

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My Brilliant Friend S4 on Showmax

Our pick of the most epic book-to-screen stories on Showmax

Is the show ever better than the book? Get ready for battle as you join the Showmax book club to try everything from My Brilliant Friend, to Dune: Prophecy.

Tabby McTat on Showmax

10 Julia Donaldson stories made real

One of the best-loved children’s authors, Julia Donaldson’s stories are even more magical on the screen. 

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The Killer on Showmax

The Killer (2024)

When a feared contract killer refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted by old colleagues and a determined detective.

Eileen on Showmax

Eileen (2023)

In this period thriller, a woman working at a prison has her dull life change when she befriends the new prison counsellor.

Kung Fu Panda 4 on Showmax

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.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 on Showmax

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.

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Grace van Dien stars as Ella in The Fix

Welcome to dystopia: 7 sci-fi movies that feel close to home

From The Fix to Civil War, 7 dystopian sci-fi films are now streaming on Showmax, ready to transport you to a world that’s more recognisable than you’d like.

Christmas Clothes on Showmax

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.

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Tabby McTat on Showmax

SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat

Now streaming on Showmax, Tabby McTat won the Kids: Animation International Emmy, directed by Cape Town directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour.

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