Weekend viewing options on Showmax
Showmax, a popular streaming platform, offers a diverse range of movies for viewers. Here are some of the top-rated movies available on Showmax as of July 2023, including critically acclaimed titles like "Anora" and "Dog Man".
"Anora" (2025) - Directed by Sam Yates, this Oscar-winning and Palme d’Or-winning movie is a critically acclaimed romance with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes critics rating.
"Dog Man" (2025) - A successful animated family movie, "Dog Man" has been nominated for a 2025 Kids’ Choice Award and boasts an 81% critics rating.
Other notable movies on Showmax include:
- "Magpie" (2024) - A crime mystery directed by Sam Yates, starring Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, and Matilda Lutz. The plot revolves around a retired detective with Alzheimer's who undergoes an experimental procedure to restore his memory and is approached about a decade-old murder case he once closed.
- "Wicked" (2024) - Directed by Vincent Mbaya, this movie is the screen adaptation of the hit Broadway show, reimagining the backstory of the witches from "The Wizard of Oz".
- "Sleeping Dogs" (2024) - Directed by Mel Gibson, this drama tells the story of three couples dealing with their own emotional issues during a dinner party, exploring themes not often seen in Nigerian cinema.
- "Dog Man" (2023) - A modern domestic noir directed by Peter Hastings, this movie follows a woman unraveling after her husband becomes fascinated with a glamorous actress on their daughter's film set.
- "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" (2023) - A period drama based on the infamous shipwreck, this movie offers a unique take on the classic story.
- "White Bird" (2023) - Directed by Roger Donaldson, this tense thriller is set almost entirely in a small crop-dusting plane, with Mark Wahlberg playing a pilot transporting a key witness through dangerous airspace.
In addition to these movies, Showmax also offers a variety of documentaries and original series. However, specific top-rated lists for July 2023 are not provided in the search results. For the most accurate and up-to-date top-rated movie list, checking Showmax’s own platform or curated lists during that month would be ideal.
Other upcoming movies on Showmax include:
- "Shaping Us" (2024) - A musical fantasy directed by Marc Forster, featuring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, and Tommy Flanagan.
- "Girl You Know It's True" (2023) - A crime drama directed by Jon M. Chu, inspired by a real-life story.
- "Flight Risk" (2025) - An animated thriller featuring Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, and Lil Rel Howery (voices).
- "Pepeta" (2022-2023) - A musical drama.
- "Diiche" (2022) - A movie about a Jewish girl during Nazi-occupied France.
- "Shaping Us" (2024) - A horror movie set aboard a cargo ship, based on the Dracula legend.
- "Nollywood Psychological Thriller Drama" - A six-episode thriller about a Nollywood star accused of killing her fiancé, featuring a mix of murder mystery and traditional elements.
Showmax's diverse entertainment collection includes the top-rated movies "Anora" and "Dog Man", both offering various genres that cater to different preferences. Additionally, the platform hosts several critically acclaimed films such as "Magpie", "Wicked", "Sleeping Dogs", and a wide selection of other movies, highlighting Showmax as a go-to destination for entertainment enthusiasts.
