Showmax kids
Here are four reasons to start enjoying Showmax with your kids.
Kids' content from the best networks
Showmax has an extensive collection of shows and movies for children of all ages, featuring the best shows from Nickelodeon, Moonbug, CAKE, BBC and more.
Popular characters kids will love
Younger kids will find their favourite characters from series including Paw Patrol, My Little Pony, Cocomelon, Peppa Pig, Shaun the Sheep and LEGO City Adventures. Older kids won't be left out as they tune into Henry Danger, Victorious, Find Me in Paris, Adventure Time, The Thundermans, Monster High and Trolls.
Family movies to enjoy together
Showmax is packed with animated and live-action movies for kids of all ages, from Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and Zog to Boss Baby, Jungle Beat and The Croods. There are also beautiful nature documentaries, including Africa's Wild Horizons and Shark with Steve Backshall.
Stream safely using Kids Profiles
Showmax lets you set up multiple profiles from a single account. Set up a Kids Profile for your children and they'll only be able to see the shows and movies suitable for kids in their age group. For extra security, enable Parental Control which allows you to set a PIN to limit access to age-restricted content. Here's how to set up a kids profile.
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6 epic, fierce and fun-filled animated adventures
Explore some of the most epic animated movies now available to stream on Showmax, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
What to do with a crocodile like Lyle
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is great fun for the whole family. But be warned, this movie will make you want a crocodile of your very own at home!
Watch Barbie movies online
Stream these beautiful Barbie movies on Showmax for an inspirational, uplifting binge session with your kids.
The best kids’ shows to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to, including new Paw Patrol adventures and movies for the whole family.
7 creature features for the whole family
We all love our pets, but the cute critters in these family-friendly movies on Showmax are even more adorable than our cats and dogs.
Fireheart (2022)
A teenager who dreams of being the world’s first-ever female firefighter helps her dad investigate an arsonist burning down Broadway.
The best kids’ shows to stream right now
With a humungous range of the most popular series and movies for toddlers, pre-schoolers, tweens and teens, Showmax is set to become your new best friend.
8 movies to binge-watch with the kids in school holidays
These family-friendly movies, all streaming on Showmax, will keep the little (and not so little) ones entertained during the holidays.
Editor's pick for younger kids
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
Javier Bardem stars in this charming musical comedy about a family who moves into a new house with a living, singing crocodile.
Abominable and The Invisible City S1
Set in modern-day Shanghai, the animated series follows Yi, Jin, and Peng as they venture out to a mythical world of creatures beyond Everest.
Fireman Sam S11-14
All about the daily adventures of Fireman Sam as he comes to the rescue of his friends and co-workers in perilous situations in the village of Pontypandy.
Superworm (2021)
Superworm is super-long and super-strong and is always saving the day. But who can save him when he is captured by the evil Wizard Lizard?
Editor's pick for older kids
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
The charming, swashbuckling Puss in Boots is down to the last of his nine lives. He sets out to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
The Bad Guys (2022)
Several reformed yet misunderstood criminal animals attempt to become good, with disastrous results, in this fun animated comedy.
DC League of Super Pets (2022)
Superman and his Super-Dog Krypto fight crime. But when Superman is kidnapped, Krypto and other powered pets plan to rescue him.
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Learn about Gru’s villainous beginnings in this hilarious origin story. It’s the 1970s, and 12-year-old Gru (Steve Carell) sets out to fulfil his dream of becoming a supervillain with the help of his loyal followers, the Minions.