The world is a “play” button away, and you can travel around it this holiday with some of the best international movies Showmax has in store for everyone. With this selection, you can go round the world at your own pace, ranging from slow-chilling thrillers to fast action-packed movies.
Now, the only question is, where will you go first? Here are the top international movies available on Showmax this holiday season.
TOP GUN: MAVERICKAfter thirty years, Maverick (Tom Cruise) is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN’s elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
Hailed as the biggest box office hit of 2022 globally, Top Gun: Maverick brings action and the best of blockbuster filmmaking action.
DUNEDirected by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people – as the conflict grows over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence.
You can visit another planet with the multiple award-winning sci-fi movie on Showmax now.
HOUSE OF GUCCIInspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire, House of Gucci follows Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, who marries into the Gucci family. But her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder.
The all-star cast is led by Oscar winner Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and Jeremy Irons co-star, alongside Salma Hayek and Jack Huston.
MOONFALLFrom “the master of disaster” Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, 2012, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow) comes Moonfall, a sci-fi disaster romp that sees the moon hurtling on a collision course toward Earth after a mysterious force knocks it out of orbit.
Moonfall stars Halle Berry (John Wick 3), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) and John Bradley (Game of Thrones’ Samwell Tarly). The cast also includes Michael Peña, Donald Sutherland, Charlie Plummer and Nigerian-American actor Eme Ikwuakor.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2Everyone’s favourite spooky family is back in The Addams Family 2, which finds Morticia (Charlize Theron) and Gomez (Oscar Isaac) distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and are totally consumed with “scream time.”
To reclaim their bond, they decide to cram Wednesday (Chloë Grace Moretz), Pugsley (Javon Walton from Euphoria), Uncle Fester (Nick Kroll) and the crew into their haunted camper for one last marvellously miserable family road trip.
Their adventure across America to see Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon and of course, Death Valley, takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It (Snoop Dogg), as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong?
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE MOVIEDownton Abbey, the movie, continues the story of the beloved, multi-award-winning historical drama series as the Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives: a royal visit from the king and queen of England. But the auspicious occasion soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue, leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
Written by series creator and Oscar winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), and directed by Emmy nominee Michael Engler (The Gilded Age), the film sees the return of much of the original cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Melda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Geraldine James and Simon Jones joining the cast as Queen Mary and King George V.
RESPECTSouth African Liesl Tommy directs Respect, a music biopic about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson plays the lead role – after being recommended by Aretha herself after she saw Dreamgirls.
The cast includes Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald (The Good Fight, The Gilded Age), Tate Donovan, Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, and Mary J Blige.
CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED Showmax is counting down the days to Christmas, advent calendar style, with a new festive film every day until Santa comes.
Alongside classics like How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Stick Man, look out for Christmas is Cancelled, starring Hayley Orrantia, Dermot Mulroney, and Janel Parrish.
When 29-year-old Emma finds out that her widowed, 52-year-old dad has been dating her high school nemesis, she freaks out and embarks on a hilarious, no-holds-barred mission to break them up during their annual family Christmas festivities.
Travel more of the world this holiday by binge-watching more captivating series such as Moonshot, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Together Together, Queen Bees, Get Out, Kimi, Licorice Pizza and others from as low as ₦1,200. To get started, subscribe to www.showmax.com
