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Thriller, comedy and more: 10 international movies to stream

15/10/2022

Thriller, comedy and more: 10 international movies to stream The Lost City', Suicide Squad', Venom: Let There Be Carnage' and more: Take a look at 10 international movies to stream.

by Naledi de Wee

15-10-2022 16:20

in Entertainment

Take a look at international movies to stream on Showmax. Image: Supplied

Thriller, comedy, adventure, science-fiction and more. Showmax has a wide range of international movies keep you glued to your screen this October. With film starring Hollywood actors like Channing Tatum, Sandra Bullock, Tom Hardy and Idris Elba, there is something for everyone. Take a look at 10 international movies to stream this month.

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1. THE LOST CITY' The Lost City is an adventurous film that follows author Loretta Sage (played by Sandra Bullock) who has spent her career writing romance-adventure novels about exotic places. Model Alan (Channing Tatum) has dedicated his career to portraying Dash, the hero in Loretta's books.

While promoting her new book, Loretta is kidnapped by billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes she can help him find an ancient lost city from her latest novel. Alan sets off to find her and goes on an epic adventure through the jungle.

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The film will be available to stream from 24 October.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

2. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2' After he settles in Green Hills, Sonic wants to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Dr Robotnik returns with Knuckles, a new partner.

Together, they are in search of an emerald that has the power to destroy civilization. Sonic teams up with his high-energy sidekick, Tails, to find the emerald before it lands in the long hands.

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The film will be available to stream from 27 October.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

3. VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE' Venom: Let There Be Carnage was the seventh-biggest hit of 2021. In the film, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is trying to reignite his career by interviewing notorious serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson). But, things take a dark turn

The film also stars Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott and Stephen Graham.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will be streaming from 31 October.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

4. THE SUICIDE SQUAD' The Suicide Squad explores Belle Reve, a prison in the United States where some of the worst super-villans are kept. All of them will do anything to get out. The superhero film stars John Cena, Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Pete Davidson and Daniela Melchior.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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5. AFTER WE FELL' Based on the 2014 novel of the same name, After We Fell is the third instalment of the After film series. The film picks up with Tessa (Josephine Langford) making the biggest decision of her life, but things aren't the way they seem. She makes several revelations about her family and Hardin's (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin) which makes them doubt everything they've ever known.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

6. THE ICE ROAD' A big-rig ice road driver must lead a near-impossible rescue mission to save the trapped miners over a frozen lake when a diamond mine collapses in northern Canada. Liam Neeson was nominated for a 2022 Critics Choice Super Award for his role as Mike McCann.

The film also stars Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne, Amber Midthunder, Benjamin Walker and Holt McCallany.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

7. NIGHT RAIDERS' Set in a dystopian North America in 2044, Night Riders centres around Niska (Ella-M ij Tailfeathers), who joins a group of vigilantes with hopes to save her daughter from the military government. The film also stars Emmy-winning actor Amanda Plummer and Alex Tarrant.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

8. ZEROS AND ONES' Thriller film Zeros and Ones explores the life of Jericho, an American soldier who is stationed in post-apocalyptic Rome under a pandemic and a lockdown. After he sees the Vatican blowup, he goes on a mission to find the truth and stop the terrorists responsible.

Independent director Abel Ferrara won the Best Director Award at the 2021 Locarno International Film Festival for Zeros and Ones.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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9. SNAKE EYES: G.I JOE ORIGINS' Snake Eyes: G.I Joe Origins stars Henry Golding, best known for his role in Crazy Rich Asians. The film follows Snake Eyes, who is welcomed into the Arashikage, an ancient Japanese clan, where he finds a new home and learns how to be a successful ninja warrior.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

10. COPSHOP' Frank Grillo plays a con artist who is on the run from an assassin (Gerald Butler). He comes up with a plan to hide out in a small-town police station but when the hitman finds his location, a rookie cop (Alexis Louder) finds herself in the middle.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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