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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
ProducersLauren Versel·Katie Mustard

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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 is streaming on Lifetime Movie Club and Kino Film Collection in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Custody on Netflix?

No, Custody is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Lifetime Movie Club and Kino Film Collection.

Is Custody on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Custody isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Lifetime Movie Club and Kino Film Collection instead.

Where can I watch Custody for free?

Custody is available on Lifetime Movie Club and Kino Film Collection in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.