Custody
Synopsis
When a hard-working single mother, Sara Diaz, has her children taken from her after she is suspected of injuring her son, Ally Fisher, a recent law school graduate, is assigned to represent her case before Judge Martha Schulman, a veteran of the Family Court System.
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Custody: Official Trailer | Premieres Saturday 8/7c | LifetimeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-02
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Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Lapine
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lapine
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Custody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Green-Light International, Lucky Monkey Pictures, Washington Square Films, Mustard & Co, JuVee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Lapine
James Lapine
Antonio Pinto
Zak Mulligan
Miky Wolf
Lauren Versel, Katie Mustard
Department Leadership Roster
James Lapine
Writer
Lauren Versel
Producer
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Zak Mulligan
Director of Photography
Katie Mustard
Producer
Miky Wolf
Editor
James Lapine
Director
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Custody about?
When a hard-working single mother, Sara Diaz, has her children taken from her after she is suspected of injuring her son, Ally Fisher, a recent law school graduate, is assigned to represent her case before Judge Martha Schulman, a veteran of the Family Court System.
Who directed Custody?
Custody was directed by James Lapine.
Who stars in Custody?
The principal cast of Custody includes Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Tony Shalhoub, Ellen Burstyn.
When was Custody released and how long is it?
Custody was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Custody?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Custody was composed by Antonio Pinto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Custody?
Custody holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).