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Losing Isaiah (1995)

Movie ★ 6.5 106 min

Drama

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.

Stephen Gyllenhaal Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 17, 1995
Runtime
106 min
Rating
R
Budget
$17.0M
Box office
$7.6M
IMDb
tt0113691
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Themes

Cast

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 Rikkia A. Smith Josie Paulette McDaniels Ethel Velma Austin Rehab Leader Glenda Starr Kelly Group Leader Joan Kohn Toby Fredericks Patrick Clear Patrick Clear Bill Fredericks

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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 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.
Who stars in Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah stars Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr..
When was Losing Isaiah released?
Losing Isaiah is a 1995 drama film.
Where can I watch Losing Isaiah?
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