Trainwreck: P.I. Moms
| Trainwreck: P.I. Moms | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Phil Bowman |
| Produced by | Joe Softley |
| Starring | Lucas Platt |
| Cinematography | Ryan Earl Parker |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Trainwreck: P.I. Moms is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Phil Bowman. It appeared on Netflix on July 22, 2025 as part of the Trainwreck series.
Synopsis
The film revisits the rise and fall of a short-lived reality show P.I. Moms, a show about suburban mothers working as private investigators in California.[1][2] The documentary predominantly focuses on the show's creator, former police officer and convicted criminal Chris Butler.[3][4]
Production
The documentary features interviews with cast members and producers of the reality show and journalists that covered the show at the time.[3] It follows how the show unraveled after a 2011 This American Life investigation exposed Butler's ties to illegal activity and drug busts.[5][6] By August 2025, the documentary received 4.8 million views.[7]
Cast
- Lucas Platt
- Denise Antoon
- Ami Wiltz
- Theresa Moore King
- Joanna Pernia
- Pete Crooks
- Chris Flitter
- Daryl Jackson
- Robert Blehm
Archival footage
- Michelle Allen
- Chris Butler
- Bryan Kohberger
- Carl Marino
- Charmagne Peters
References
- ^ King-Schreifels, Jake. "The True Story Behind Trainwreck: P.I. Moms". TIME. Archived from the original on 2025-08-19. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (2025-07-22). "'P.I. Moms' Was a Train Wreck for Lifetime. Now It's a 'Trainwreck' on Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ a b "Where Are the P.I. Moms Now? A Look At Their Lives Over a Decade After Their Boss Was Busted for a Drug Operation". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "'P.I. Moms' Showrunner Lucas Platt Says Convict and Former Detective Chris Butler Was 'the Weak Link' of the Cast". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "447: The Incredible Case of the P.I. Moms". This American Life. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "'Trainwreck: P.I. Moms': Inside the True Story Involving a Fake Lifetime Reality Show". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ White, Peter (2025-08-26). "'Trainwreck' Franchise That Germinated 'Poop Cruise' Doc Returning To Netflix For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-29.