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Custody

6.920161h 44mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJames Lapine
WriterJames Lapine
ProducersKatie Mustard·Lauren Versel

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Lapine

VDViola Davis
Viola Davis
Martha Schulman
HPHayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere
Ally Fischer
CMCatalina Sandino Moreno
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Sara Diaz
TSTony Shalhoub
Tony Shalhoub
Jason Schulman
EBEllen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Beatrice Fisher
RERaúl Esparza
Raúl Esparza
Luis Sanjuro
DFDan Fogler
Dan Fogler
Keith Denholz
RRRalph Rodriguez
Ralph Rodriguez
Anger Management Charley
JWJustin Whang
Justin Whang
Sleazy One Night Stand

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Custody — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Custody?

Custody isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Custody on Netflix?

No, Custody is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Custody on Amazon Prime Video?

Custody isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Custody for free?

Custody isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.