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11 wholesome movies for the whole family

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

These feel-good family movies to stream include Finding Ohana, The Secret Garden, Happy Feet, Zookeeper and Yes Day.

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Vivo (2021)

Vivo (2021)

On Netflix
In this adorable movie, filled with Cuban colour and catchy Latin music, a "kinkajou" journeys to deliver a love letter in song form.

IMDB 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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Pinocchio (2019)

Pinocchio (2019)

On Showmax
Oscar winner Roberto Benigni stars in this visually appealing retelling of the classic children's story about a puppet who longs to be real.

IMDB 6.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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11 cute, cuddly titles for the whole family to stream

11 cute, cuddly titles for the whole family to stream

On Netflix and Showmax
School holidays, lockdown and winter weather getting you down? These adorable cats and dogs will cheer you and your kids right up.
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Just in Time (2021)

Just in Time (2021)

On Netflix
She's a bookstore clerk who had a plan for her life - but it did not involve losing her job and having to take care of an 11-year-old.
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9 South African Christmas picks for a dose of homegrown fun

9 South African Christmas picks for a dose of homegrown fun

On Netflix and Showmax
Our favourite local, lekker gifts on Showmax and Netflix for you to unwrap during the 2020 festive season.
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

On Showmax
After discovering a speedy hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him.

IMDB 6.5/10

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Herb & Moon (2020)

Herb & Moon (2020)

On Showmax
When a rebellious grandfather finds out he won’t spend Christmas with his granddaughter, he breaks out of his old age home to see her.
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Posbus 1 (2019)

Posbus 1 (2019)

On Showmax
In this sweet Afrikaans movie, a man finds healing after his wife's death in a letter to Santa that accidentally landed in his postbox.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if people were really this kind?

Wouldn’t it be nice if people were really this kind?

On Showmax
Wonder, based on the best-selling children’s book by RJ Palacio, is a sentimental family film designed to tug on your heartstrings.

IMDB 8/10 Rotten Tomatoes 84%

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Wonder (2017)

Wonder (2017)

On Showmax
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, this heartwarming drama is about a young boy with a facial deformity who attends school for the first time.

IMDB 8/10 Rotten Tomatoes 84%

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4 nostalgic hits on Showmax and Netflix to take you back to the future

4 nostalgic hits on Showmax and Netflix to take you back to the future

On Netflix and Showmax
Remember these pop-culture phenomena of the 80s and 90s? Here are a few shows and movies to stream to relive their glory days.
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Julie and the Phantoms S1

Julie and the Phantoms S1

On Netflix
Julie lost her passion for music when her mother passed away. But then she meets three boys who will change her life while she helps them make the most of their afterlife.

IMDB 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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Enola Holmes (2020)

Enola Holmes (2020)

On Netflix
As the New York Times writes, "She's beyond elementary, and she's not your 'dear'". The adventure-filled adaptation is now streaming.

IMDB 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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Find Me In Paris S1-3

Find Me In Paris S1-3

On Showmax
A young ballet dancer from 1905 is transported into the 21st Century with the power of a magical necklace. While her boyfriend looks for a way to bring her back, she must find a way to fit in and dodge the sinister time agents.

IMDB 7.4/10

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How much does Netflix cost in South Africa?

Wanting to get into streaming TV and wondering how much it’ll cost you in South African rands? Here’s a breakdown.

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How does streaming work on DStv? What’s the difference between Catch Up and DStv online and the DStv App? And where does Showmax fit in?

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Get the DStv App on smartphone or tablet, connect to Wi-Fi and download shows to watch offline later.

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The DStv Explora Ultra comes with ready-to-use streaming apps Showmax, Netflix, Prime Video and more. Here’s how to get Amazon’s streaming service.

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