In Custody (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, In Custody is a comedy and drama film directed by Ismail Merchant, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.
Who’s in it. In Custody stars Shashi Kapoor as Nur, Om Puri as Deven, Shabana Azmi as Imtiaz Begum and Neena Gupta as Sarla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, In Custody has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Custody page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Custody tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Custody (1994)?
- In US, In Custody is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In Custody worth watching?
- In Custody holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In Custody?
- In Custody stars Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta and Sushma Seth.
- When was In Custody released?
- In Custody was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.