Movie

In the Custody of Strangers

“His crime was a minor one. His sentence was a nightmare.”

★ 6.4(13)19821h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Greenwald
Release date: 1982-05-26
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Filmways Television

About In the Custody of Strangers

In the Custody of Strangers is a 1982 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Robert Greenwald, starring Martin Sheen, Jane Alexander and Emilio Estevez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In the Custody of Strangers in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A teenage delinquent who goes on a drunken joyride is left in jail overnight by his parents in the hope that he might learn a lesson from it. But events follow which result in the boy spending far longer behind bars than anyone had foreseen.

Cast

Martin Sheen

Frank Caldwell

Jane Alexander

Sandy Caldwell

Emilio Estevez

Danny Caldwell

Kenneth McMillan

Albert C. Caruso

Ed Lauter

Judge Halloran

Matt Clark

Mike Raines

Virginia Kiser

Dr. Forman

Jon Van Ness

Corky

John Hancock

Judge Bennett

Deborah Foreman

Karen

Susan Peretz

Big Faye

Peter Jurasik

Andy Barnes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In the Custody of Strangers in Canada?+

In the Custody of Strangers is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is In the Custody of Strangers on Netflix?+

In the Custody of Strangers is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is In the Custody of Strangers?+

In the Custody of Strangers has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in In the Custody of Strangers?+

In the Custody of Strangers stars Martin Sheen, Jane Alexander, Emilio Estevez, Kenneth McMillan and Ed Lauter.

When did In the Custody of Strangers come out?+

In the Custody of Strangers is a 1982 movie directed by Robert Greenwald.

What genre is In the Custody of Strangers?+

In the Custody of Strangers is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed In the Custody of Strangers?+

In the Custody of Strangers was directed by Robert Greenwald.