By: Thapelo Ramorobi
With everything going on, sometimes the best thing you can do is curl up with a good movie. And since October is Queer Month, Showmax has some must-watch titles that celebrate love, identity, and resilience.
A Nice Indian Boy:
From the creators of The Sex Lives of College Girls and Never Have I Ever, A Nice Indian Boy follows the life of Naveen – a young adult who comes from a traditional Indian family – as he introduces his fiancé, Jay.
From what I can tell, this is a heartwarming story that dives into various themes like love, family and, above all, freedom. Unlike similar romantic comedies like Love, Simon, A Nice Indian Boy looks into family dynamics.
A Nice Indian Boy is Metacritic‘s best-reviewed romcom of 2025 and seventh-best-reviewed movie from the first half of the year. Collider calls it “one of the funniest, most heartfelt romcoms in years.”
Catch the trailer here: A Nice Indian Boy Trailer
Young, Gifted and Queer:
Next on the watch list is Young, Gifted and Queer, which is said to be “a powerful and unapologetic documentary celebrating Black queer voices at the forefront of Mzansi’s cultural revolution” by the Joburg Film Festival.
The unapologetic documentary features Umlilo, alongside Andiswa Dlamini, founder of Other Village People, and rapper S’bo Gyre. Also look out for queer icons like Dr Bev Ditsie, LeloWhatsGood, Keval Harie, Sibs Matiyela and Lulu Obida.
Young, Gifted & Queer was up for the 2025 Inclusive Lens Award for Representation of LGBTQIA+: Non-Scripted Films. “Young, Gifted & Queer is recognised for its authentic and unapologetic portrayal of Black queer artists in South Africa,” said that citation. “By centring real voices over performative allyship, the film highlights resilience, creativity, and cultural impact – offering a bold, honest narrative that advances meaningful representation and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in African media.”
Watch trailer below: Young, Gifted & Queer Trailer
