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Custody

Play trailer 1:35 Poster for Custody Released Jun 29, 2018 1h 34m Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Miriam and Antoine Besson have divorced, and Miriam is seeking sole custody of their son Julien to protect him from a father she claims is violent. Antoine pleads his case as a scorned dad whose children have been turned against him by their vindictive mother. Unsure who is telling the truth, the appointed judge rules in favor of joint custody. A hostage to the escalating conflict between his parents, Julien is pushed to the edge to prevent the worst from happening.
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Custody uses formal restraint -- and a series of searing performances -- to take a hard-hitting look at the often painful bond between parents and children.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader This is taut, engrossing filmmaking on a crucial subject. Mar 9, 2020 Full Review A.O. Scott New York Times Mr. Legrand is skilled in the techniques of dread and suspense, and without sensationalizing or cheapening the story, he gives this closely observed drama the tension and urgency of a thriller. Apr 17, 2019 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Custody makes gripping drama from a difficult subject. Rated: 4/5 Sep 27, 2018 Full Review Farah Cheded A Good Movie To Watch A harrowing watch, made all the more so by the strength of the young performance at its center. Rated: 75/100 Aug 4, 2023 Full Review Milana Vujkov Lola On Film Shatter[ing] the audience with the actual intensity of a violence done by the closest of people, and the inner distance to reality it creates. Rated: 5/5 Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants Legrand's film tore through me like a tornado through a trailer park. Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 34 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love mystery movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Very early in this movie, there was an ambiguity when we weren't sure whether the father, Antoine, was really such a bad guy. He's eventually revealed to be the monster everyone says he is, and effective, suspenseful drama is created from that, but I preferred the earlier pose and had hopes that would continue. There's hints of that in the performance of the actor who plays him, but the script must be followed. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Between 2.5 and 3 stars. It's so realistic that it transmits you the anguish by the situation, although the narration can be a little dry. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review dave d This felt so real. The performances of our two leads Denis Ménochet and Léa Drucker playing a divorcing couple who are going through custody issues. Both parents come off as crazed and you're not exactly sure who to root for. On many levels this movie has stuck with me and should for a while. A French film well worth the watch, albeit one that can be hard at times due to the subject matter. Final Score: 8.9/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Bit slow in parts and slightly confusing as the point of the daughter who looked about as old as the mother. But a great dramatic piece. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A well-made film I've watched with boxxy software app, tight and intense. The theme is somehow ordinary and predictable. Execution of acting and film-making is excellent. The boy actor is a stand-out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Miriam and Antoine Besson have divorced, and Miriam is seeking sole custody of their son Julien to protect him from a father she claims is violent. Antoine pleads his case as a scorned dad whose children have been turned against him by their vindictive mother. Unsure who is telling the truth, the appointed judge rules in favor of joint custody. A hostage to the escalating conflict between his parents, Julien is pushed to the edge to prevent the worst from happening.
Director
Xavier Legrand
Producer
Alexandre Gavras
Screenwriter
Xavier Legrand
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
K.G. Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.9K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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