25 March 2025
Watch the Barbie movie online, plus uplifting family films
Barbie is one of the most recognisable figures in popular culture today, and has been a fan-favourite character for decades. And now the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie, is streaming on Showmax.
Barbie
An all-star rendition of Mattel’s Barbie doll. Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) embark on an epic adventure into the human world and discover shocking truths.
More movies for tough girls
The Snow Queen and the Princess
A fantasy-filled animation. Ayla, the daughter of the Snow Queen, accidentally unleashes evil Ice Spirits. To save the day, Ayla gathers a team of true friends.
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
A heartwarming adventure animation. A shy teen discovers she comes from a fabled royal family of legendary sea krakens and that her destiny lies in the depths of the waters.
Trolls: Band Together
The trolls return for another crazy instalment. Poppy discovers that Branch was part of a boy band with his brothers. When one of them is kidnapped, they reunite to save him.
Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Film
An animation based on the Miraculous franchise. Two teens transformed into superheroes join forces to protect their city from a villain.
Fireheart
An adventure-filled animation. A teenager who dreams of being the world’s first-ever female firefighter helps her dad investigate an arsonist burning down Broadway.
The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute
The classic Nutcracker tale gets a refreshing twist. As Marie wishes to escape her troubles, she shrinks to the size of her toys, which all come to life.
Home
Jim Parsons and Rihanna star in this galactic animated adventure. A girl finds and helps an alien who is on the run from his own people.
Abominable
An exciting animated adventure. An encounter with a Yeti, targeted by a rich man, sets teenage Yi and her two friends on an adventure to return the magical creature to his home.
Binge-worthy shows to stream
Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4
Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
Plan B
In the shady world of art heists and romance scams, an unlikely alliance develops between the owner of a bookshop, and former military operators.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5
Three new faces join the OGs on The Real Housewives of Durban in Season 5, bringing luxury, glamour and drama to your screens. New episodes every Friday.
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