5 Must-Watch New Series and Movies on Showmax This January
January always feels like a fresh start, so why not add some new movies to kick things off? This January, Showmax has lined up a mix of dramas, thrillers, and emotional movies that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Here are five unmissable picks to kick off the new year:
THE LAST RIFLEMAN| STREAM NOW
The Last Rifleman, inspired by true events, stars Pierce Brosnan as a WWII veteran who escapes his care home to journey to France for the 75th D-Day anniversary, confronting his past with courage.
Featuring Clémence Poésy, Jürgen Prochnow, and the late John Amos, the film earned Brosnan and Prochnow Irish Film and Television Award nominations for their powerful performances
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
DUNE: PART TWO| STREAM NOW
The epic saga continues with Dune: Part Two, the fourth biggest box office hit of 2024.
Paul Atreides embarks on a mythic journey of revenge, uniting with Chani and the Fremen to fight those who destroyed his family. Torn between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, Paul must make a choice that could change the course of history.
With a 92% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The New York Times commends the palpable chemistry between Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet and Emmy winner Zendaya, stating, “They humanise the story, giving it the necessary personal stakes and a warmth that helps balance the chilling violence.”
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
ONE LIFE | STREAM NOW
One Life is a powerful historical drama based on the true story of Nicholas Winton, a London broker who rescued hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. Decades later, he faces the emotional weight of those he couldn’t save when a TV show reunites him with survivors.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Helena Bonham Carter, and Jonathan Pryce, the film holds a 90% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Guardian calls it “an extraordinary true story” and a deeply moving watch.
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
January always feels like a fresh start, so why not add some new movies to kick things off? This January, Showmax has lined up a mix of dramas, thrillers, and emotional movies that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Here are five unmissable picks to kick off the new year:
THE LAST RIFLEMAN| STREAM NOW
The Last Rifleman, inspired by true events, stars Pierce Brosnan as a WWII veteran who escapes his care home to journey to France for the 75th D-Day anniversary, confronting his past with courage.
Featuring Clémence Poésy, Jürgen Prochnow, and the late John Amos, the film earned Brosnan and Prochnow Irish Film and Television Award nominations for their powerful performances.
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
DUNE: PART TWO| STREAM NOW
The epic saga continues with Dune: Part Two, the fourth biggest box office hit of 2024.
Paul Atreides embarks on a mythic journey of revenge, uniting with Chani and the Fremen to fight those who destroyed his family. Torn between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, Paul must make a choice that could change the course of history.
With a 92% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The New York Times commends the palpable chemistry between Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet and Emmy winner Zendaya, stating, “They humanise the story, giving it the necessary personal stakes and a warmth that helps balance the chilling violence.”
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
ONE LIFE | STREAM NOW
One Life is a powerful historical drama based on the true story of Nicholas Winton, a London broker who rescued hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. Decades later, he faces the emotional weight of those he couldn’t save when a TV show reunites him with survivors.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Helena Bonham Carter, and Jonathan Pryce, the film holds a 90% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Guardian calls it “an extraordinary true story” and a deeply moving watch.
Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/
