Con Mum

Looking for a crime drama that earns its twists, available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix? Con Mum is it. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Graham Hornigold anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Con Mum is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Con Mum understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his long-lost mother. This documentary reveals the untold story. Graham Hornigold and Heather Kaniuk lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It hit screens in 2025. Con Mum is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Con Mum will keep you hooked. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Graham Hornigold anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Con Mum was released in 2025, directed by Nick Green. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.