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The Perfect Mother

6.619971h 32mMovieDramaTV Movie

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir…

DirectorPeter Levin
WriterKaren Clark
ProducersColleen Nystedt·Orly Adelson

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Cast · Directed by Peter Levin

TDTyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Elanie Podaras
ISIone Skye
Ione Skye
Kathryn M. Podaras
LFLouis Ferreira
Louis Ferreira
John Podaras
TKTuesday Knight
Tuesday Knight
Charlene Podaras
MA
Melanie Angel
Police Officer (uncredited)
DCDavid Cubitt
David Cubitt
Dan Podaras
GWGwynyth Walsh
Gwynyth Walsh
Joy Pigeon
DWDee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Gina Mitrou
JCJohnny Cuthbert
Johnny Cuthbert
Frank Podaras
JC
Jennifer Clement
Sarah
KAKaren Elizabeth Austin
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Irene
BL
Betty Linde
Theodora

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The Perfect Mother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Perfect Mother?

The Perfect Mother is streaming on HBO Max and Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Perfect Mother on Netflix?

No, The Perfect Mother is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Plex.

Is The Perfect Mother on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Perfect Mother isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on HBO Max and Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Perfect Mother for free?

The Perfect Mother is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.