Careless (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film
Released in 2025, Careless is a documentary film directed by Sue Thomson, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. When director Sue Thomson’s 89-year-old mum, Margaret, begins to need additional help with day-to-day life, they face a decision that most families will encounter: whether to consider a residential aged-care facility; and, if so, how to find a suitable one amid a sector with a reputation for neglect and mistreatment. Margaret’s story becomes a springboard for an investigation of the political history of aged care in Australia, marred by a 40-year bipartisan privatisation agenda. As we hear from advocates, journalists and senior citizens who have experienced the system, a group of schoolkids discuss the situation we’ve reached with aged care and where we need to go from here – and of what they, and we, can expect in the future.
Who’s in it. Careless stars Margaret Thomson as Self, Olivia Cornwell as Self, Jane Cornwell as Self and Sarah Holland-Batt as Self, among others.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Careless page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Careless (2025)?
- In AU, Careless is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Careless?
- Careless stars Margaret Thomson, Olivia Cornwell, Jane Cornwell, Sarah Holland-Batt and Beverly.
- When was Careless released?
- Careless was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.