Custody(2016)
Custody Synopsis
When a hard-working single mother, Sara Diaz, has her children taken from her after she is suspected of injuring her son, Ally Fisher, a recent law school graduate, is assigned to represent her case before Judge Martha Schulman, a veteran of the Family Court System.
Custody (2016) is a drama film directed by James Lapine, released on April 17, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Tony Shalhoub. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- James Lapine
- Writers:
- James Lapine
- Producers:
- Katie Mustard, Lauren Versel
- Cinematographer:
- Zak Mulligan
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Green-Light International, Lucky Monkey Pictures, Washington Square Films, Mustard & Co, JuVee Productions
- Status:
- Released
Custody (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Custody before you stream it.
Custody Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viola Davis
as Martha Schulman
Hayden Panettiere
as Ally Fischer
Catalina Sandino Moreno
as Sara Diaz
Tony Shalhoub
as Jason Schulman
Ellen Burstyn
as Beatrice Fisher
Raúl Esparza
as Luis Sanjuro
Dan Fogler
as Keith Denholz
Ralph Rodriguez
as Anger Management Charley
Justin Whang
as Sleazy One Night Stand
Key crew
Directed by James Lapine, written by James Lapine, produced by Katie Mustard and Lauren Versel.
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Custody Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 55 ratings.
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Custody – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Custody online?
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Custody (2016) is available to stream on Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Custody?
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The main cast of Custody (2016) includes Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Tony Shalhoub and Ellen Burstyn. The film was directed by James Lapine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Custody released?
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Custody was released on April 17, 2016 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Custody worth watching?
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Custody (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Custody?
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Yes. The official Custody trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.