Custody (2018) movie poster

Custody (2018)

Jusqu'à la garde
"Don't look away."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 90% (RT: 96%, MC: 83) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Xavier Legrand
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (725 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
83
Cast
Léa Drucker as Miriam Besson
Denis Ménochet as Antoine Besson
Thomas Gioria as Julien Besson
Mathilde Auneveux as Joséphine Besson
Mathieu Saikaly as Samuel
Florence Janas as Sylvia
Saadia Bentaïeb as The Judge
Sophie Pincemaille as Maître Davigny, Miriam's lawyer
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 725 votes. Critics gave it 90%.
Overview
Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Custody was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Xavier Legrand cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Custody is a 2018 drama, thriller film directed by Xavier Legrand. Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father.

But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen. The film has been rated by 725 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Custody delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Custody (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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