The best comedy series and movies on Showmax
You deserve a break from life. And a funny one at that. So get your favourite snacks ready and put on the most comfortable gear you have, because these are the best comedy series and movies made for binge-watching.
Get ready to laugh your butt off with our handpicked selection of the most hilarious series and movies, bound to lift your spirits and bring tears of joy to your eyes.
Genie (2023)
In this holiday comedy, a workaholic man down on his luck seeks the help of a magical genie to help him with his problems.
Shining Vale S1-2
An author moves into a house with a troubling history – but nobody else in her family notices anything odd. Is she possessed? Depressed? Both?
Young Rock S3
This heartfelt and fun comedy takes a look at the formative years of superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson, from childhood to young adulthood.
Lucky Hank S1
This off-the-wall comedy is a mid-life crisis tale about the chairman of the English department in a struggling Pennsylvania college.
80 for Brady (2023)
The real-life story with an all-star cast. Four friends take a wild trip to the Super Bowl to meet Tom Brady, a renowned player in the NFL.
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (2022)
In the aftermath of a scandal, the first lady of a megachurch tries to help her pastor husband rebuild the congregation.
Cocaine Bear (2023)
A fun, outrageous action comedy loosely based on actual events. An oddball group must contend with a black bear on a murderous rampage after consuming cocaine.
Rain Dogs S1
HBO’s dark comedy is an unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man.
Son of a Critch S2
This heartfelt comedy is a window into the life of an 11-year-old boy battling through middle school in the 80s.
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
An adventure-filled animation. After Tad accidentally unleashes a curse that endangers his friends, he sets out to reverse it.
American Auto S1
In the headquarters of a major American car company, a floundering group of execs risk being sent to the junkyard. Can a new CEO save them?
Avenue 5 S2
Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie drives this HBO comedy about a space crew trapped in a cruise ship with spoiled tourists as passengers.
Totally Completely Fine S1
Self-destructive Vivian discovers that the cliffside property she’s inherited is a suicide site. She makes it her mission to rescue lost souls on the verge.
Dreamland
The family dynamic of pregnant Trish, her two sisters, and their mother is threatened by the arrival of their other sister Mel.
Vengeance (2022)
A writer from New York travels to Texas to investigate the death of a girl he hooked up with in this dark crime comedy.
A Black Lady Sketch Show S1-4
Celebrities including Wanda Sykes and Vanessa Williams join the regular cast of four black female comedians in a series of hilarious sketches.
Based On A True Story S1
A realtor, her ex-tennis star husband, and a plumber take advantage of people’s obsession with true crime in this dark comedy series.
Shotgun Wedding (2022)
When criminals hijack a lavish destination wedding, Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel’s characters fight for their lives.
Minx S1-2
In 1970s LA, an earnest young feminist and a low-rent publisher team up to create the first erotic magazine for women.
Somebody Somewhere S2
Grappling with the death of her sister, Sam finds community with a group of outsiders in this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy.
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The Winter King S1
This gritty medieval drama is a bold and bloody retelling of the legend of Arthur Pendragon. It tells the story of how an exiled warlord became a king.
Shaka iLembe S1
Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king.
Made in South Africa
The Good House (2021)
A wry New England realtor rekindles her romance with a high school ex, reviving long-buried feelings and family secrets.
Gringa (2023)
A troubled teen tracks down her estranged father in Mexico, and the two learn to play the game of life while getting to know each other.
Domina S1-2
Set in Ancient Rome, Domina follows the rise of Livia Drusilla, who becomes one of the most powerful women in the world.
A Spy Among Friends S1
Friendship, espionage and treason drive this Cold War thriller. In England in 1963, an MI6 agent learns his close friend and colleague is a double agent for the KGB and has defected to the Soviet Union.
Spinners S1
A pulsating, high-octane South African drama. Ethan, a 17-year-old driver trying to escape gang life, discovers a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport.
Made in South Africa
Six Four S1
In this dark, book-inspired story of kidnapping, corruption and betrayal, the O’Neills search for their missing daughter, exposing a shocking cover-up.
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Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023)
Her dreams, voice and story are explored in this powerful and revealing HBO documentary that follows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
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White House Plumbers S1
With an all-star cast, this is the true story of Nixon’s own political staff and Watergate masterminds accidentally toppling his presidency.
Perry Mason S2
It’s the 1930s and LA is booming. It’s here that down-and-out defence attorney Perry Mason takes on the cases of the decade.
The Fastest Woman on Earth (2022)
A fascinating and tragic documentary about Jessi Combs, a professional racer and TV personality who set out to break new records in racing.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty S2
This HBO series is based on the 80s Los Angeles Lakers becoming the most successful basketball team, and their legacy on and off the court.
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Warrior S3
The original dragon Bruce Lee wrote, pitched and had this story rejected. Fifty years later, Warrior made it to the screen.
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Chicago Med S1-7
The creator of the explosive ‘Chicago’ series brings us another compelling instalment, in this pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at the city’s trauma centre.
I Blew It S1-5
Meet the people who’ve received large amounts of money and spent it unwisely. This show takes a closer look at the effect of sudden wealth.
Made in South Africa
Makoti, Are You The One?
Makoti, Are You The One? follows four women as they move into their potential mother-in-law’s home before they marry their son.
Made in South Africa
eHostela S3
Set in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s KwaMashu township, eHostela follows two sons whose bond is bound in secrets and sealed by guns.
Made in South Africa