Custody of the Heart
“A modern tale: a custody battle turned upside down.”
Synopsis
A successful businesswoman faces divorce and a custody battle after her unemployed husband accuses her of neglecting their children, forcing her to confront the consequences of her demanding career.
Top Cast
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Lorraine Bracco
Claire Raphael
Martin Donovan
Dennis Raphael
Dennis Boutsikaris
Nick Brody
Sheila McCarthy
Alice
Nancy Palk
Rona
David McIlwraith
Carter Petrie
Michael Cera
Johnny Raphael
Charlotte Arnold
Kiki Raphael
John Neville
Judge Chadwick
Lori Hallier
Phoebe Harris
Corinne Conley
Connie
Eleanor Yeoman
Bernice Matheson
Norma Edwards
Old Woman in Hospital
Quancetia Hamilton
Nurse's Aide
Meg Hogarth
Emma
Mark-Cameron Fraser
Bailiff
Roman Podhora
Officer Davis
Wendii Fulford
Raphael Sales Person
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Marsha Norman, Barbara Delinsky
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Custody of the Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BEI The Place Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Daniel L. Paulson Productions, Susan Rose Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Marsha Norman, Barbara Delinsky
Lawrence Shragge
Mike Fash
Pamela Malouf
Dan Paulson, Susan Rose
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
Pamela Malouf
Editor
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Custody of the Heart
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What is Custody of the Heart about?
A successful businesswoman faces divorce and a custody battle after her unemployed husband accuses her of neglecting their children, forcing her to confront the consequences of her demanding career.
Who directed Custody of the Heart?
Custody of the Heart was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Custody of the Heart?
The principal cast of Custody of the Heart includes Lorraine Bracco, Martin Donovan, Dennis Boutsikaris, Sheila McCarthy, Nancy Palk.
When was Custody of the Heart released and how long is it?
Custody of the Heart was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Custody of the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Custody of the Heart was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
Is Custody of the Heart based on a book or true story?
Custody of the Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barbara Delinsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Custody of the Heart?
Custody of the Heart holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).