Losing Isaiah(1995)
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Losing Isaiah 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.
Losing Isaiah (1995) is a drama film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, released on March 17, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn and Cuba Gooding Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Writers:
- Seth Margolis, Naomi Foner
- Producers:
- Hawk Koch, Naomi Foner
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,603,766
- Status:
- Released
Losing Isaiah (1995) Trailer
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Losing Isaiah Cast & Crew
Main 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
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
as Amir
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, written by Seth Margolis and Naomi Foner, produced by Hawk Koch and Naomi Foner.
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Losing Isaiah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings.
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Losing Isaiah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Losing Isaiah online?
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Losing Isaiah (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Losing Isaiah?
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The main cast of Losing Isaiah (1995) includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Daisy Eagan. The film was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Losing Isaiah released?
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Losing Isaiah was released on March 17, 1995 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Losing Isaiah worth watching?
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Losing Isaiah (1995) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Losing Isaiah?
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Yes. The official Losing Isaiah trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.