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Custody (2016)

TV-14 | | Drama | 19 February 2017 (Spain)
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The lives of three women are unexpectedly changed when they cross paths at a New York Family Court.

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

Stars:

Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Catalina Sandino Moreno | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Viola Davis ... Martha Schulman
Hayden Panettiere ... Ally Fisher
Catalina Sandino Moreno ... Sara Diaz
Tony Shalhoub ... Jason Schulman
Ellen Burstyn ... Beatrice Fisher
Raúl Esparza ... Luis Sanjuro
Dan Fogler ... Keith Denholz
Jaden Michael ... David Diaz
Bryce Lorenzo ... Tia Diaz
Nicholas L. Ashe ... Elliot Schulman
Julius Tennon ... Court Officer Joe
Karen Pittman ... Elaine Dunbar
Roger Robinson ... Martha's Father
Shacha Temirov Shacha Temirov ... Anthony (as Shakjzodbek Temirov)
Charlotte Maier Charlotte Maier ... Barnes
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The lives of three women are unexpectedly changed when they cross paths at a New York Family Court.

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A well spent 2 1/2 hours
1 April 2017 | by tolona – See all my reviews

I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised by the production quality of this film, together with a compelling story line superbly acted. I even enjoyed the soundtrack, which emphasized emotion at just the right time.

With names like Viola Davis, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen Burstyn and Tony Shalhoub, I was wondering why I missed it at the theaters. However, it was premiered by Lifetime and was never released theatrically (although it certainly should have been).

Catalina Sandino Moreno turns in an excellent performance as the mother of two children facing a dilemma, the outcome of which is uncertain, causing pain nearly impossible to endure. The children and their friends all contributed very believable performances along with the rest of the cast. There was not one moment in this movie where I sensed a fake, forced or unbelievable character.

Although the plot is multi-faceted and highlights the lives of a number of the characters, it remains interesting and compelling throughout. It is a film with a great deal of character, feeling and emotion. In the end you will feel glad that you watched this movie. I am pretty harsh when it comes to TV movies, yet this is a rare exception that deserved to have a much wider audience. 9 of 10 stars!
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Official Sites:

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Country:

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Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 2017 (Spain) See more »

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Lucky Monkey Pictures, Mustard & Co, JuVee Productions See more »
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