HBO and HBO Max shows and documentaries to stream

The Peacemaker S1-2

John Cena reprises his role in the spin-off of DC's Suicide Squad, where Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad target dangerous parasites.

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)

This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York S1

This intense and emotional book-inspired documentary tells the story of a serial killer who preyed on gay men in New York City in the early 90s.

Duster S1

Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.

The Stroll (2023)

When director Kristen Lovell began to transition in the 90s, she was fired from her job. Like many transgender women of colour during this era, she began sex work in an area known as The Stroll.

The Rehearsal S1-2

In this bizarre HBO docuseries people get a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.

How Do You Measure A Year? (2022)

In this deeply personal Oscar-nominated documentary short, longtime HBO collaborator Jay Rosenblatt interviews his daughter on her birthday for 17 years.

Chimp Crazy S1

Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode delivers another view into exotic animal owners - this time, focusing on the lengths chimpanzee "owners" go to keep their ape babies.

All That Breathes (2022)

Two Muslim brothers devote their lives to protecting black kites, a majestic bird of prey falling from New Delhi's skies at alarming rates.

Hacks S1-4

Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer.

Wild Wild Space (2024)

A high-stakes HBO doccie that chronicles the modern-day, celestial land grab - a fast-paced, high-stakes race of epic proportions in which companies compete to blast satellite-carrying rockets into low Earth orbit.

The Last of Us S1-2

Five years after the events of Season 1, Joel and Ellie are living a relatively peaceful life in Jackson, Wyoming - until the past comes calling. Stream The Last of Us S2, plus all of S1, on Showmax.

Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)

An epic documentary about Taylor Mac's flamboyant 24-hour-long musical odyssey covering 24 decades of American popular music.

The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya (2023)

This explosive two-part sports documentary peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure.

The Righteous Gemstones S1-4

Danny McBride created this outlandish, star-studded HBO comedy about a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)

This intriguing documentary, with unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore's estate, friends and family, creates a mosaic of Mary's 60-year career in show business.

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024)

Stevie Van Zandt, New Jersey's most famous right-hand-man to Bruce Springsteen, takes centre stage. This documentary traces Van Zandt's career with never-before-seen footage.

It's Florida, Man S1

This outrageous HBO comedy is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters and people of a misunderstood yet magical American state.

The White Lotus S1-3

Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.

The Franchise S1

A satirical comedy series about a crew of a rejected and unloved franchise movie who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.

Make a date with an Afrikaans romcom

From Khaki Fever, to Swaaibraai, Gebokste Liefde, and Soos Pynappel op Pizza, we’ve got the perfect romantic comedy to steal your heart and make you cry…with laughter.

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist

Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.

Behind the crime tape with Dog Man

Dav Pilkey and the Dog Man movie team open their case files to talk about how kittens and friendship could cure the World’s Most Evilest Cat.

Nosferatu rises from the grave again in creepy horror movie

Director Robert Eggers, Bill Skarsgård, and the Nosferatu production team reveal how the movies’ creepiest vampire has risen from the grave to feast on the living.

Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole

No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.

Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.

Lee (2023)

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in Lee, the true story of legendary World War II photographer Elizabeth “Lee” Miller.

10 Women's Month movies in the spotlight

Want a night-in that’s all about women’s friendships, careers, dreams and schemes? We’ve picked 10 movies that are watch-now or worth-the-wait this Women’s Month.

Make a date with an Afrikaans romcom

From Khaki Fever, to Swaaibraai, Gebokste Liefde, and Soos Pynappel op Pizza, we’ve got the perfect romantic comedy to steal your heart and make you cry…with laughter.

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist

Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.

The Brutalist (2024)

Adrien Brody delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this period drama about a visionary architect who meets a wealthy client who changes his life.

Uncover the soul of South African football with the boxset of Giants

You can now binge-watch all five episodes of Giants, which takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of a legendary football club: Orlando Pirates

Khaki Fever (2025)

A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.

Rianza Snyman on Vaal Riviera and being a stay-at-home mom

Rianza, the matriarch of the Snymans, talks Vaal Riviera and her family. Catch the reality series now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesdays.

Amahle Khumalo talks about her role as Nosipho in Empini S2

Amahle Khumalo opens up about her breakthrough role as Nosipho in the Showmax Original Empini. Catch all the episodes now on Showmax.

The best Premier League signings of 2025's summer window

With clubs busier than ever in the transfer market, is it shaping up to be one of the toughest seasons in the Premier League?

Uncover the soul of South African football with the boxset of Giants

You can now binge-watch all five episodes of Giants, which takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of a legendary football club: Orlando Pirates

Chicago Med S6-10

Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.

uThando Nes'thembu S1-8

Musa Mseleku and his wives give you carte blanche to come into their home in this dramatic, addictive reality show.

Love Island USA S6-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.