Custody (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, Custody is a drama film directed by Wiesław Saniewski, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of a young woman arrested by police on the day of her wedding for embezzlement, and promptly sentenced to life. She is already pregnant and has her baby in prison. Immediately after birth they are separated and only later Klara finds out that the child had a spine injury in an orphanage. After the years her sentence is shortened and she is released from prison on parole after 12 years.
Who’s in it. Custody stars Ewa Błaszczyk as Klara, Teresa Sawicka as Beata, Ewa Szykulska as Stacha Wilecka and Małgorzata Pieczyńska as Cyganka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Custody has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Custody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Custody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Custody (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Custody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Custody worth watching?
- Custody holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Custody?
- Custody stars Ewa Błaszczyk, Teresa Sawicka, Ewa Szykulska, Małgorzata Pieczyńska and Ewa Ziętek.
- When was Custody released?
- Custody was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.