Losing Isaiah(1995)
“Who decides what makes a mother?”
Overview
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.
Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$8M
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
Jacqueline Brookes
as Judge Silbowitz
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
as Amir
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Losing Isaiah?▼
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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 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.
Who directed Losing Isaiah?▼
Losing Isaiah was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and released in 1995. It is a drama film.
How long is Losing Isaiah?▼
Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Losing Isaiah?▼
The cast of Losing Isaiah includes 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 and more.
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