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Custody

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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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Critics Consensus

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 03/09/2020
This is taut, engrossing filmmaking on a crucial subject. Go to Full Review A.O. Scott New York Times 04/17/2019
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. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 09/27/2018
4/5
Custody makes gripping drama from a difficult subject. Go to Full Review Farah Cheded A Good Movie To Watch 08/04/2023
75/100
A harrowing watch, made all the more so by the strength of the young performance at its center. Go to Full Review Milana Vujkov Lola On Film 07/29/2021
5/5
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. Go to Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants 07/06/2021
Legrand's film tore through me like a tornado through a trailer park. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/09/2020 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. See more Emilio T @MilloTPue 05/22/2020 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. See more dave d @RT34924333 10/15/2019 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 See more 02/24/2019 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. See more 01/10/2019 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. See more 12/01/2018 Excellent excellent gripping film from such a talented youngster & Denis Menochet -- love the way the French tell the story without overdramatize it. Love it See more Read all reviews
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Xavier Legrand

Director

Denis Ménochet

Antoine Besson

Léa Drucker

Miriam Besson

Thomas Gioria

Julien Besson

Mathilde Auneveux

Joséphine Besson

Mathieu Saikaly

Samuel

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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
France 3 Cinéma, K.G. Productions
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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