Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?

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.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: Losing Isaiah
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1995-03-17
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.415/10 (100 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $7,603,766
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.6241
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

as Margaret Lewin

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

as Khaila Richards

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

as Charles Lewin

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Eddie Hughes

Daisy Eagan

Daisy Eagan

as Hannah Lewin

Marc John Jefferies

Marc John Jefferies

as Isaiah

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

as Kadar Lewis

Joie Lee

Joie Lee

as Marie

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

as Gussie

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

as Caroline Jones

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Losing Isaiah - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

self-abandonmentchild abusemotherbabybased on novel or bookcourt casesingle parentsocial workersmokingdrug addictionadoptionsocial worksonliberationcustody battlelooking for birth parentsracistsurrogate motherinterracial relationshipextramarital affair

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Losing Isaiah?

Losing Isaiah is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1995-03-17.

Who are the main actors in Losing Isaiah?

The main cast includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan, .

Where can I watch Losing Isaiah online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Losing Isaiah is available.

Is Losing Isaiah based on a true story?

Who decides what makes a mother?

What is the IMDb rating of Losing Isaiah?

Losing Isaiah has an IMDb rating of 6.415/10 based on 100 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Losing Isaiah?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $7,603,766 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Losing Isaiah?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Losing Isaiah filmed?

Losing Isaiah was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Losing Isaiah?

The total runtime of Losing Isaiah is 106 minutes.

Is Losing Isaiah suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Losing Isaiah?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Losing Isaiah.

Does Losing Isaiah have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Little Peach

Little Peach

The Tiger Gang

The Tiger Gang

The Count of Monte-Cristo

The Count of Monte-Cristo

A Tale of Two Sisters

A Tale of Two Sisters

The Story of O

The Story of O

Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility

Lust, Caution

Lust, Caution

The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears

December Boys

December Boys

Read It and Weep

Read It and Weep

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers

The Wedding Banquet

The Wedding Banquet

Freejack

Freejack

Orlando

Orlando

Storm over Tjurö

Storm over Tjurö

Fallen Angels' Paradise

Fallen Angels' Paradise

Just Cause

Just Cause

Love Story

Love Story

Cheer Boys!!

Cheer Boys!!