Romance movies
Turtles All the Way Down (2024)
A teenager with OCD tries to solve a mystery surrounding a fugitive billionaire in this movie based on John Green’s bestselling YA novel.
Renée Zellweger chats about Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy
Renée Zellweger reveals why two men find 50-something widowed mom Bridget Jones simply irresistible – plus, we list 5 of our favourite romcom couples you can watch now.
Nay Maps talks about starring in Showmax film Perfect Match
Nay Maps talks about playing Muzi in the Showmax Original film Perfect Match. Premiering on 12 April after debuting at the Joburg Film Festival.
South African
She Came To Me (2023)
Peter Dinklage stars in this romcom about love in all its forms. A composer suffering from writer’s block finds inspiration after an adventurous one-night stand.
Soos Pynappel Op Pizza
When Becca and Waldo meet at a singles retreat, it’s “no thanks” at first sight. But when they get lost in the wilderness together, everything they thought they knew about love is challenged.
Not My Type (2025)
A strict, old-fashioned young woman rejects every marriage proposal while waiting for the perfect match. When pressure mounts, she takes matters into her own hands and kisses a few frogs to find the one.
Kate Pinchuck on her romcom lead role in Soos Pynappel op Pizza
Kate Pinchuck talks about her first romcom lead role as “sassy, sexy” Becca in the Showmax Original Soos Pynappel op Pizza, premiering on Valentine’s Day.
Lorraine Moropa finds “the one” in the Showmax film Not My Type
Lorraine Moropa talks her new film Not My Type and how love delayed is not love denied. The film premieres on Showmax on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Gebokste Liefde (2024)
Suma-Lee is a single mother who falls hard for her boxing trainer – but his life is just as messy as hers. Will she flee, or fight for love?
Made in South Africa
17 South African romantic picks for the month of love – and all year round
These homegrown romcoms, romantic series and loved-up movies, all streaming on Showmax, will hit you right in the feels.
Made in South AfricaSchalk Bezuidenhout on his first role as a romantic lead
Schalk Bezuidenhout talks about his first lead role in a romantic comedy in Soos Pynappel op Pizza, set to premiere on Valentine’s Day.
Tarryn Wyngaard gets romantic in Gebokste Liefde
Tarryn Wyngaard talks about starring in her first romcom, Gebokste Liefde. Stream the movie from 8 February on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaTriple bill of local romcoms on Showmax this Valentine’s Day
Watch these romantic movies, which promise laughter and love, making them the perfect choice for your Valentine’s Day watchlist. Stream them from 14 February on Showmax.
Behind the Masc4Masc mask in romcom Bros
Billy Eichner and the Bros team chat about what it took to make a romantic comedy with pride. Now streaming on Showmax.
Bros (2022)
A funny, charming romcom about two gay men who avoid commitment. They find themselves drawn to each other and start dating.
Adrian Steyn as Matthys in Matilda & Matthys
The Getroud Met Rugby star Adrian Steyn plays the lead in romantic comedy Matilda & Matthys, streaming exclusively on Showmax.
Emma van Heyn on Showmax romcom Matilda & Matthys
Actress and singer Emma van Heyn talks about her role in the Showmax Original romcom Matilda & Matthys now streaming.
Forever Yena (2024)
When online “it” couple Tumisho and Asanda have a big fight during a social media livestream, it puts a strain on their relationship.
Matilda & Matthys (2024)
An ambitious writer goes on a series of fake dates with a tech entrepreneur for research purposes, but things soon get complicated.
Triple-bill of local romance on Showmax this Valentine’s Day
South African romance movies Forever Yena, Matilda en Matthys and Intlawulo are all streaming on Showmax in the month of love.
Redeeming Love (2022)
Angel, who was forced into child prostitution, expects nothing but pain from men until she meets Michael. Adapted from the popular novel.
The Swearing Jar (2022)
This musical romance is adapted from an acclaimed play by Kate Hewlett. Follow Carey and Simon, who are happily married and expecting a child, but a lie threatens to ruin everything.
7 romance movies for your perfect date night
It’s just a movie, sitting on your playlist, waiting for you to watch it. Make every night date night with 7 classic romcoms on Showmax.
Ticket To Paradise (2022)
A divorced couple teams up to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made in this delightful romcom.