C(us)todians (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6

C(us)todians poster

Released in 2013, C(us)todians is a documentary film directed by Aly Muritiba, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. For seven years Aly Muritiba worked in a prison in Brazil. There, he was part of the Alpha team. After studying film and making some shorts, Aly returns to his old job to be reunited with his former colleagues and make a film about the Alpha Team. The Team consists of 28 people, men and women of different origins and backgrounds, that work as caretakers and custodians for over a thousand criminals in a Brazilian prison. Walkiu becomes the leader of the team and hopes to do a good job. But as time goes by he realizes that his hands are tied.

Who’s in it. C(us)todians stars Jefferson Walkiu as Self, Tiago Simioni Andreatta as Self and Manasses da Silva as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, C(us)todians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch C(us)todians page.

If you liked it. Fans of C(us)todians tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch C(us)todians (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for C(us)todians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is C(us)todians worth watching?
C(us)todians holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in C(us)todians?
C(us)todians stars Jefferson Walkiu, Tiago Simioni Andreatta and Manasses da Silva.
When was C(us)todians released?
C(us)todians was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.