Custody

A grounded, emotionally charged courtroom drama that keeps you invested in its flawed characters and the fragile hope of a family fighting to stay together.

Directed by

James Lapine

Genres

Drama

Starring

Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, justice, class, trauma

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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