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.
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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. Premiering 2 August on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
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.
Silent Night (2023)
Joel Kinnaman drives this powerful action movie. A grieving father enacts his long-awaited revenge against a ruthless gang on Christmas Eve
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.
Paul Schrader plants a seed in action drama Master Gardener
From Taxi Driver to puttering about planting trees, writer-director Paul Schrader talks about his new film Master Gardener, and a way out of violence for his anti-heroes.
9 gripping action adventures that will transport you to another world
Whether you prefer action with Brad Pitt in Troy or Ray Winstone in Beowulf, here’s a list of rewatchable action-adventures now streaming on Showmax.
Migration’s journey behind the scenes
The production team behind animated adventure Migration take us behind the scenes to reveal how they captured the perfect waddle and quack.
Migration (2023)
A fun, exciting animation from the creators of Minions, Sing, and Despicable Me. Take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a family of ducks on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
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.
The Beekeeper (2024)
A former operative of a powerful and clandestine organisation known as Beekeepers is on a brutal campaign for vengeance.
RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy
From a Bollywood dance turned kung-fu kickup in Polite Society, to over 40 weddings in movies and series, we’re saying I Do to streaming fun!
Under the carapace on Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña and the film’s creative team take us behind the scenes for more on the Blue Beetle suit and the world of Palmera City.
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.
Blue Beetle (2023)
An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing him with a suit of armour, making him the superhero the Blue Beetle.
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
Alexander Skarsgård gets slimy in Infinity Pool
Tall, handsome and just a bit shifty, Alexander Skarsgård brings a touch of sleaze to every rich deviant he plays. Check out these five roles!
Greatest Days (2023)
Five best friends have the night of their lives. Decades later, they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved boy band.
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.
Star-crossed love beyond time in Past Lives
Stream this touching, romantic multi-Oscar nominee about two lost lovers getting another chance, on Showmax.