What to know

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. Read critic reviews

You might also like

Where to watch

Show all services

Rate And Review

User image

Verified

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Step 2 of 2

    How did you buy your ticket?

    Let's get your review verified.

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

    You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • How did you buy your ticket?

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

Custody Videos

View All Videos (1)

Custody Photos

View All Photos (25)

Movie Info

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.
  • Genre:
    drama, mystery and thriller
  • Original Language:
    French (France)
  • Director:
    Xavier Legrand
  • Producer:
    Alexandre Gavras
  • Writer:
    Xavier Legrand
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $81.9K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    K.G. Productions, France 3 Cinéma
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Denis Ménochet
Antoine Besson
Léa Drucker
Miriam Besson
Thomas Gioria
Julien Besson
Mathilde Auneveux
Joséphine Besson
Mathieu Saïkaly
Samuel
Florence Janas
Sylvia
Saadia Bentaïeb
La juge
Sophie Pincemaille
Maître Davigny
Émilie Incerti-Formentini
Maître Ghenen
Jérome Care-Aulanier
Agent opérateur Police Secours
Xavier Legrand
Director
Xavier Legrand
Screenwriter
Alexandre Gavras
Producer
Nathalie Durand
Cinematographer
Yorgos Lamprinos
Film Editor
Jérémie Sfez
Production Design
Show all Cast & Crew

News & Interviews for Custody

Sicario: Day of the Soldado Is a Grim and Gritty Thriller
View All

Critic Reviews for Custody

All Critics (119) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (114) | Rotten (5)

View All Critic Reviews (119)

Audience Reviews for Custody

  • Dec 26, 2018
    I don't like that the daughter's unnecessary subplot doesn't go anywhere, but Denis Ménochet is fantastic here, embodying threat and despair in an anguishing drama that should remind everyone that there is no way to judge a situation fairly when you know only half the story.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
See all Audience reviews

Custody (Jusqu'à la garde) Quotes

There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.

Movie & TV guides