Editor's choice for movies
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.
Civil War: Nick Offerman role call
It’s Nick Offerman Opposite Day as the guy who played Ron “big government hater” Swanson becomes Civil War’s present-dicator. What else has he been up to?
Immaculate and 3 more holy terrors to witness on Showmax
Convent or coven? We take a peek under the wimple at what nuns are up to in Immaculate, The Conjuring 2, The Nun II and The Exorcist: Believer.
Dev Patel on Monkey Man and 7 martial arts must-sees
Dev Patel reveals how he gave kung fu movies an Indian twist in revenge thriller Monkey Man. And we pick a fight with 7 epic martial arts shows.
The funniest comedies to stream
M’tase Khaya (2024)
A hot-shot prosecutor is on the verge of solving the biggest case of her career when she finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
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Strays (2023)
In this hilarious canine comedy, an abandoned dog teams up with other stray dogs to exact revenge on the owner who abandoned him.
Asteroid City (2023)
A starry, quirky and striking sci-fi comedy by Wes Anderson. Junior Stargazers and their parents attend a space cadet convention, only to have their worldview disrupted forever.
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.
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.
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 (2023)
Martial artist-in-training Ria sets out to save her older sister from her impending marriage by pulling off an ambitious wedding heist.
Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones
Leon Schuster returns as the legendary Mr Bones for this third instalment. Bones and Mathambo fight a group of opportunistic westerners who want to drill for oil in Kuvukiland.
Looking for something a little more serious?
The End We Start From (2023)
Jodie Comer’s performance propels this compelling story of a family’s survival. As flood waters submerge London, a mother and child are forced to leave home in search of safety.
Golda (2023)
Helen Mirren drives this tense and absorbing biopic that focuses on the high-stakes decisions that Golda Meir, known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel,’ faced during the Yom Kippur War.
The Holdovers (2023)
A cranky New England school instructor is forced to babysit a handful of students during Christmas in this award-winning quirky movie.
Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
A heartfelt and powerful film that follows the life of the late great reggae musician Bob Marley, from his struggles to his music and art.
The Passenger (2023)
Randy must find a way to survive when his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree in this thrilling drama.
Laroy (2023)
Ray learns his wife is having an affair and plans to kill himself. But his plans change when he’s mistaken for a low-rent hitman.
The Miracle Club (2023)
In 1967, a group of Irish Catholic women win tickets to visit the sacred French town of Lourdes in the hope of a miracle.
May December (2023)
An actress visits a female sex offender she’s about to play in a movie to study her and her family. Inspired by a true story.
Showmax Originals you will love
Unfollowed S2 is now streaming on Showmax
Spitch Nzawumbi talks about hosting the new season of Unfollowed, which features 8 South African media personalities who have been “cancelled”. New episodes land on Wednesdays.
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Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed delves into the workings of cancel culture and social media through the real-life stories of media personalities.
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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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Youngins S2 has the biggest launch yet on Showmax 2.0
Toka Mtabane shares insights about his role in Youngins S2, which has already become a hit, setting a record for the most first-day views on Showmax 2.0. New episodes land on Fridays!
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