Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?

6.5 /10 103 votes
March 17, 1995 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writers Seth Margolis, Naomi Foner
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN
Budget $17,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Margaret Lewin

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Khaila Richards

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Charles Lewin

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Eddie Hughes

Daisy Eagan

Daisy Eagan

Hannah Lewin

Marc John Jefferies

Marc John Jefferies

Isaiah

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Kadar Lewis

Joie Lee

Joie Lee

Marie

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Gussie

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Caroline Jones

Jacqueline Brookes

Jacqueline Brookes

Judge Silbowitz

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir

Frequently Asked Questions

Losing Isaiah was released on March 17, 1995.

The runtime of Losing Isaiah is 1h 46m.

Losing Isaiah is a Drama movie.

Losing Isaiah has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Losing Isaiah is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Losing Isaiah was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

The main cast of Losing Isaiah includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn.

Losing Isaiah is originally in English.