Losing Isaiah
"Who decides what makes a mother?"
Originally released in 1995. Losing Isaiah is a drama film. directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Starring Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, and David Strathairn
Synopsis
Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (103 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.6M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jessica Lange
as Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
as Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
as Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
as Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
as Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
as Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
as Marie
Regina Taylor
as Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
as Caroline Jones
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,603,766
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Losing Isaiah about?
Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopt...
Who directed Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
How long is Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Losing Isaiah released?
Losing Isaiah was released on March 17, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Losing Isaiah?
The main cast of Losing Isaiah includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan.
Is Losing Isaiah worth watching?
Losing Isaiah has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 103 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.