Con Mum

2025

Crime / Documentary

IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 2611 2.6K

Plot summary

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.

Director

Nick Green Photo
Nick Green

Top cast

Graham Hornigold Photo
Graham Hornigold as
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820.63 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 9
1.64 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 20

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by tobydale 8 / 10

An above average con documentary

Well. This is a toe-curlingly agonising watch!Con Mum is an above average con story documentary.A vulnerable man and his partner are expecting a baby, when an old woman comes into their lives seemingly out of nowhere. What unfolds is a story of mind-boggling amoral manipulation, greed and financial destruction. No spoilers.The power of this show comes from the honesty of the real-life protagonists in front of the cameras. All of them, except one. We really feel for those on the receiving end, especially and particularly the vulnerable man and his family. It's appalling to watch. Shredding. Chilling.Even so - we learn a whole lot about one of our human conditions: the need we have to want to believe. Once a scammer knows this vulnerability about us - they have us.... That's what's happened here in Con Mum.Recommended.
Reviewed by benzito-1 7 / 10

Anticipating Being Scammed

In this gripping film, the intricacies of deception unfold as it reveals how the scammed were, in many ways, willing participants in their own downfall. The direction is sharp, effectively showcasing the receipts of their misplaced trust. One can only hope that the total amount lost pales in comparison to the film's production costs. The narrative cleverly highlights that those scammed were ultimately biding their time, anticipating a payoff upon her demise. While I don't condone scamming, this story serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating that sometimes, those seeking a quick gain get exactly what they deserve. A thought-provoking watch!
Reviewed by kenbo-87360 6 / 10

Average Con Documentary.

With all these con related documentaries you always find yourself saying 'how are people so gullible'. Well for the first 20/25 minutes the con seemed plausible, until we find out Netflix are holding back on some of the important information.The name of the show is a bit of a spoiler in itself. I won't be giving anything away by saying the 'Mum' is a con woman. The story is about how she dupes her 'son' 45 years after she gave birth to him and gave him away as a newborn.He thinks he's getting the dream reconciliation, where in fact it turns into a nightmare for him and his family.It's intriguing enough to keep you interested. You probably won't remember it in a years time.
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