Custody (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2018, Custody is a thriller and drama film directed by Xavier Legrand, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. In the midst of a divorce, Miriam Besson decides to ask for exclusive custody of her son, in order to protect him from a father that she is accusing of violence. The judge-in-charge of the file grants a shared custody to the father whom it considers abused. Taken as a hostage between his parents, Julien Besson will do everything to prevent the worst from happening.

Who’s in it. Custody stars Denis Ménochet as Antoine Besson, Léa Drucker as Miriam Besson, Thomas Gioria as Julien Besson and Mathilde Auneveux as Joséphine Besson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Custody has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $81.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Custody page.

If you liked it. Fans of Custody tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Custody (2018)?
In US, Custody is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Custody worth watching?
Custody holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Custody?
Custody stars Denis Ménochet, Léa Drucker, Thomas Gioria, Mathilde Auneveux and Mathieu Saikaly.
When was Custody released?
Custody was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.