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1. District 9 (2009)
R | 112 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.
Director: Neill Blomkamp | Stars: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Vanessa Haywood
Votes: 717,595 | Gross: $115.65M
2. Hammarskjöld (2023)
114 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller
Set in Cold War in 1961, follows the story of diplomat and economist Dag Hammarskjöld, who boards a plane in a desperate attempt to negotiate a ceasefire from his enemies after he leads UN troops into their first wartime operation.
Director: Per Fly | Stars: Mikael Persbrandt, Francis Chouler, Cian Barry, Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Votes: 1,539
3. Deep State (2018–2019)
TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
What happens when a man who believes he has retired from MI6 is called back to do one more job to regain his life, only to discover that this job may mean he has no life to go back to.
Stars: Joe Dempsie, Karima McAdams, Anastasia Griffith, Alistair Petrie
Votes: 6,900
4. Reyka (2021– )
52 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In 1994 in South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and, as an adult, becomes a detective. Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries.
Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Gerald Steyn
Votes: 1,279
5. Wild at Heart (2006–2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama
The story of an English family who moves to the South African bush to set up and run a game reserve.
Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Deon Stewardson, Nomsa Xaba, Thapelo Mokoena
Votes: 1,755
6. The Salvation (2014)
R | 92 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
In 1870s America, the fury of a notorious gang leader is unleashed when a peaceful American settler avenges the death of his family. Then as his cowardly fellow townspeople betray him, he is forced to hunt down the outlaws alone.
Director: Kristian Levring | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eric Cantona
Votes: 43,249 | Gross: $0.01M
7. Mad Dogs (2011–2013)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Follows the reunion of four old sixth form friends. They head to Spain to visit the fifth member of the gang, but things take a dark turn.
Stars: Max Beesley, John Simm, Philip Glenister, Marc Warren
Votes: 5,892
8. Angel of the Skies (2013)
Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
War is declared and Britain must take action against Nazi Germany if Europe is going to be saved from its ruthless clutches.
Director: Christopher-Lee dos Santos | Stars: Nicholas Van Der Bijl, Andre Frauenstein, Brad Backhouse, Ryan Dittmann
Votes: 837
9. Kidnap and Ransom (2011–2012)
47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
From the first phone call with kidnappers to risky excursions into exotic and dangerous locales, negotiator Dominic King places himself in the line of fire to bring the victims home.
Stars: Trevor Eve, Helen Baxendale, Natasha Little, Scott Sparrow
Votes: 833
10. Classified (2023– )
Drama
Ella's life is turned upside down when she's sent to live with her estranged father in South Africa. Her attendance at an elite international school may harbor its own agendas and secrets when she discovers her stepmother's part of the CIA
Stars: Imani Pullum, Christine Horn, Sule Rimi, Nicola Nothnagel
Votes: 39
11. Dam (2021– )
45 min | Horror, Thriller
Set in an Eastern Cape farming community, the story follows Yola who returns home from Chile for her father's funeral, only to be met by the ghosts of her past.
Stars: Lea Vivier, Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw
Votes: 287
12. Binnelanders (2005– )
Drama
Binnelanders (2005) The stories revolve around the lives of a dedicated group of professionals at the clinic who are committed to healing their patients' sufferings.
Stars: Hans Strydom, Reynardt Hugo, Hykie Berg, Clint Brink
Votes: 59
13. Diepe Waters (2022– )
30 min | Drama
Deep Waters - love, secrets, intrigue and plans for revenge.
Stars: Justin Strydom, Sandi Schultz, Nadia Valvekens, Altus Theart
Votes: 61
14. Dead Places (2021– )
45 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
An author who has dedicated his career to solving paranormal cases, returns home to South Africa to investigate the biggest mystery of his life: His sister's death in a water canal 20 years ago.
Stars: Shamilla Miller, Anthony Oseyemi, Rea Rangaka, Shalom Nyandiko
Votes: 1,520
15. Isidingo (1998– )
Drama
South African soap opera centering around the lives of the wealthy Haines family, the Matabanes, and the lives of the inhabitants of the mining town Horizon Deep.
Stars: Lesley Fong, Lee Visagie, Schelaine Bennett, Amos Chalale Ketlele
Votes: 63
16. Rhythm City (2007– )
Drama
Stars: Jamie Bartlett, Pam Andrews, Tina Jaxa, Tebogo Khalo
Votes: 59
17. Road to your Heart (2014)
Not Rated | 112 min | Adventure, Romance
Basson has five days to get to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but he needs to complete certain tasks on this trip before he can call the family company his own. On the road he meets ... See full summary »
Director: Jaco Smit | Stars: Ivan Botha, DonnaLee Roberts, Marius Weyers, Franci Swanepoel
Votes: 832
18. Agent 2000: Die Laksman (2014)
97 min | Adventure
Walter du Toit is a secret agent known "Agent 2000". He is hired to find the bully terrorizing the school, known only as the Laksman (The Executioner). Before unmasking his foe he finds friendship and the girl of his dreams.
Director: Stefan Nieuwoudt | Stars: Paul Loots, Izel Bezuidenhout, Karen Wessels, David James
Votes: 38
19. Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018)
132 min | Action, Adventure
In a racially-charged and violent 1950's rural South Africa, a liberal journalist recounts the epic chase, edge-of-your-seat capture and intriguing trial of a flamboyant, native "Robin Hood... See full summary »
Director: Jahmil X.T. Qubeka | Stars: Ezra Mabengeza, Peter Kurth, Kandyse McClure, Zolisa Xaluva
Votes: 169
20. Hunting Jessica Brok
Action | Post-production
A retired special forces agent must battle a group of vengeful psychopaths and the African wilderness to get back to her daughter.
Director: Alastair Orr | Stars: Danica De La Rey Jones, Clyde Berning, Richard Lukunku, Tamer Burjaq
21. Donkerland (2013– )
42 min | Drama
The story is set in the mountains of Kwazulu-Natal on the farm Donkerland. It follows the lives and times of seven generations of the De Witt family, from the Groot Trek in 1838 until 1996.
Stars: Lida Botha, Heléne Lombard, Jacques Bessenger, Rolanda Marais
Votes: 32
22. Angus Buchan's Ordinary People (2012)
PG-13 | 115 min | Drama
The plot follows the individual journeys of three ordinary South African men in the build up to their attendance of the 2010 Mighty Men Conference, where their lives are forever changed by God's message for them.
Director: F.C. Hamman | Stars: Angus Buchan, Anton Dekker, Lucky Koza, Jaco Muller
Votes: 150
23. Die Onderonsie (2023 TV Movie)
91 min | Crime, Drama
When five ex-band-mates come together for their annual reunion, a dead body stirs up suspicion and violence among the friends.
Director: Philip Nolte | Stars: Simoné Pretorius, Sean van Noordwyk, Lindsey Cele, Pietie Beyers
Votes: 8
24. Eternity (I) (2010)
95 min | Horror, Thriller
Handsome young vampire Billy (Andre Frauenstein) seems to have finally found his true love in Jenny Shapiro (Rikki Brest), a beautiful young woman he meets at a nightclub. Despite efforts ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher-Lee dos Santos | Stars: Andre Frauenstein, Rikki Brest, Hlomla Dandala, David James
Votes: 65
25. Babalas (2013)
106 min | Comedy
An events co-ordination company executive goes in search of the nostalgic Boet and Swaer from the old Castrol ads to lure them to a big gala event at Emperor's Palace.
Directors: F.C. Hamman, Peter Scott | Stars: Ian Roberts, Norman Anstey, Zander Tyler, Tammy-Anne Fortuin
Votes: 36
26. Saving Rhino Phila (2012)
52 min | Documentary
A new breed of poachers has declared war on South Africa's rhino population. Armed with helicopters, night-vision goggles, and firepower that would put any army to shame, these men will ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Slater-Jones | Star: David James
Votes: 11
27. Knapsekêrels (2018)
48 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: Armand Aucamp, Roberto Kyle, Dawid Minnaar, Christia Visser
28. Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of 'District 9' (2009 Video)
13 min | Short
Stars: Neill Blomkamp, Jason Cope, Sharlto Copley, Denton Douglas
Votes: 23
29. The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 35 min | Short
A documentary that discusses the making of the Oscar-nominated movie District 9 (2009).
Stars: Mike Berg, Neill Blomkamp, Brent Burge, Julian Clarke
Votes: 143
30. Oorlewing: C-Blok (2019 TV Movie)
73 min | Drama
Director: André Velts | Stars: Elize Cawood, Pietie Beyers, Leandie du Randt, David James
31. Roer Jou Voete (2015– )
Drama
Stars: Tom Fairfoot, Kajal Bagwandeen, Veronique Breugelmans, Luversan Gerard
32. The Boabab Boys (2016)
15 min | Short, Drama
A story about three young punks who dare to be different in apartheid South Africa.
Director: Saloum N'Jie | Stars: Deànré Reiners, David James, Robbie McLean
33. Solving It (2004– )
30 min | Crime
"Solving It" is a true-crime reenactment drama that airs on SABC in South Africa. Not simply presenting the facts of a case, this program delves into the "why" of those involved, uncovering... See full synopsis »
Star: David James
34.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
Burying the Dead
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Yola returns home to the Eastern Cape from Chile for her fathers funeral. She is reluctant to be back and wants to leave as soon as possible, until she meets Themba, a handsome stranger who roars into town.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Lea Vivier, Natasha Loring, Laudo Liebenberg, Antoinette Louw
Votes: 25
35.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
The Inheritance
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Yola finds out that her father has left her the farm, but if it weren't for a stipulation in his will, she would happily turn it over to her sister, Sienna, and Aunt Dora. Later, Themba comes around to the farmhouse to visit her.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 21
36.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
The Claim
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
When Yola tries to settle the land claim lodged against the farm by Lazarus Zita, she discovers that Themba is his grandson, and that Lazarus has disappeared. Victor, a member of Themba's bike club, come to town looking for him.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 20
37.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
Home is Where the Ghosts Are
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Yola suspects that Lazarus was involved in her father's death. Her medication has run out and she's desperate to return to Chile. Sienna convinces Yola to join her and her new love interest, Dirk, for a picnic at the Dam.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 19
38.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
The Past is Not Dead
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Things begin to unravel as Yola questions her own view of reality, especially after she makes an unsettling discovery in her fathers attic. Lindiwe, Themba's aunt, begins to act as if something very strange has got into her.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 20
39.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
Drowning
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Sienna is convinced that Yola is ill and in need of help. Bernoldus makes a startling discovery in the house and wants to tell Yola about it. Meanwhile, Victor returns, as threatened, to collect the money that Themba owes him.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 19
40.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
The Dammed
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Themba searches for Yola but cant find her. He learns that Lazarus's land claim has been resolved. Sienna uncovers her father's art in the attic, a discovery that shakes her to her core. Yola asks Clara what her drawings mean.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 20
41.
Dam (2021– )
Episode:
Spring Festival
(2021)
Horror, Thriller
Its the day of the Spring Festival. Yola and Themba, both fugitives, must work together to save the Spring Princess before it's too late.
Director: Alex Yazbek | Stars: Pallance Dladla, Natasha Loring, Antoinette Louw, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 20
42.
Dead Places (2021– )
Episode:
The 12-year witch
(2021)
Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Directors: Gareth Crocker, Fred Wolmarans | Stars: David Butler, Denel Honeyball, David James, Zondwa Mditshwa
Votes: 15
43.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Criminal profiler Reyka is summoned to a hearing to approve an abductor's parole application to be set free after twenty years of incarceration.
Director: Zee Ntuli | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 88
44.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2021)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Reyka and the police investigate the six decomposed bodies found in the cane fields.
Director: Zee Ntuli | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 67
45.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Reyka and her team investigate links between Macingwane and the Msomi royal household, and it starts to feel as though everyone in the region has links to the dead bodies.
Director: Catharine Cooke | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 60
46.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A soil sample taken from the cane fields and it's disappearance starts to draw suspicion onto the police team and especially their boss, Hector Zwane.
Director: Catharine Cooke | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 56
47.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Nandi is attacked by the killer and is a hair breath away from losing her life.
Director: Zee Ntuli | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 59
48.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Reyka and Samuel are filled with guilt as they start to piece together links between a new harrowing incident and their cane filed killer case.
Director: Catharine Cooke | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 56
49.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Reyka re-enacts the shooting of Soda and is shocked to discover that all the evidence leads back to one suspect close to her.
Director: Catharine Cooke | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 52
50.
Reyka (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2021)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Reyka is captured by a ruthless serial killer who is about to play out his murderous MO on her.
Director: Zee Ntuli | Stars: Kim Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rashaan Stackling
Votes: 55