Best movies on Netflix (Afrique du Sud) : our Top 20
At Stream Tracker, we’ve put together a concise selection of standout South African films currently available on Netflix to help you find quality watching options faster. We focus on a balanced mix of contemporary and classic titles across drama, documentary, crime and indie cinema, chosen for their storytelling, thematic relevance and production value. Each entry includes a short synopsis, runtime and subtitle/language information, plus direct Netflix availability so you can jump straight to what interests you. The list is updated regularly to reflect catalog changes.
Updated on 08/05/2026
2020 · James Reed
For years Craig Foster swam daily in the frigid seas off Africa’s southern tip, until an unexpected teacher emerged: a young, unusually curious octopus. He returned to her lair again and again, shadowing her explorations for months, gradually earning her trust and forging an intimate, extraordinary connection between human and wild animal.
With Craig Foster and Tom Foster
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2015 · Neill Blomkamp
Brimming with potential from the moment he emerges, Chappie is an extraordinary, highly gifted being. Shaped by both kind and corrupt influences in his environment, he must lean on empathy and a developing moral compass to find his place and define himself. The crucial distinction is that Chappie isn’t human—he’s an artificial intelligence housed in a robot.
With Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Sigourney Weaver and Chris Shields
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2025 · Pippa Ehrlich
Saved from illegal traffickers, a fragile pangolin pup is cared for by a compassionate human guardian as they undertake the delicate, often uncertain process of rehabilitation and reintroduction to the wild. The film follows their evolving bond, the practical and emotional hurdles of rewilding, and the broader struggle to protect a species imperiled by the wildlife trade.
2026 · Johnny Barbuzano
Thando has always stumbled through romance; when her closest friend returns from his travels engaged, she must grapple with an unexpected surge of jealousy.
With Katlego Lebogang, Moliehi Didie Makobane, Kagiso Modupe, Fikile Mthwalo, Siya Sepotekele and Yonda Thomas
2005 · Richard E. Grant
When her sister is found murdered, acclaimed mystery novelist Grace Miller channels her talent for deciphering motive into a relentless, personal investigation — calling on all her investigative savvy to unmask the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice.
With Nicholas Hoult, Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Julie Walters, Miranda Richardson, Celia Imrie and Zac Fox