Loving Leah(2009)
A love story that defies tradition.
Loving Leah Synopsis
When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other's worlds grow, and out of understanding, a real love develops.
Loving Leah (2009) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jeff Bleckner, released on January 25, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman and Harris Yulin. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Bleckner
- Writers:
- Pnenah Goldstein, Pnenah Goldstein
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Minsky
- Composer:
- Jeff Beal
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
Loving Leah (2009) Trailer
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Loving Leah Videos & Clips
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Loving Leah
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Loving Leah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauren Ambrose
as Leah
Adam Kaufman
as Jake Lever
Susie Essman
as Malka
Harris Yulin
as Rabbi Belsky
Natasha Lyonne
as Esther
- Christy Pusz
Christy Pusz
as Carol
Ricki Lake
as Rabbi Gerry
Mercedes Ruehl
as Janice
Tonye Patano
as Emily
Donnie Keshawarz
as Raj
Sylvia Kauders
as Widow Goldfarb
Jayne Houdyshell
as Mrs. Finkelman
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Bleckner, written by Pnenah Goldstein and Pnenah Goldstein.
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Loving Leah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 59 ratings.
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Loving Leah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Loving Leah online?
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Loving Leah (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Loving Leah?
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The main cast of Loving Leah (2009) includes Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Harris Yulin and Natasha Lyonne. The film was directed by Jeff Bleckner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Loving Leah released?
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Loving Leah was released on January 25, 2009 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Loving Leah worth watching?
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Loving Leah (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Loving Leah?
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Yes. The official Loving Leah trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.