The Custodian (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1994, The Custodian is a drama and crime film directed by John Dingwall, running about 109 minutes. “He lies, he cheats, he bends the rules, he's the last of the honest cops, he is The Custodian” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
Who’s in it. The Custodian stars Anthony LaPaglia as James Quinlan, Hugo Weaving as Frank Church, Barry Otto as Brian Ferguson and Kelly Dingwall as Tony Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Custodian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Custodian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Custodian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Custodian (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Custodian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Custodian worth watching?
- The Custodian holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Custodian?
- The Custodian stars Anthony LaPaglia, Hugo Weaving, Barry Otto, Kelly Dingwall and Essie Davis.
- When was The Custodian released?
- The Custodian was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.