Losing Isaiah (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Losing Isaiah is a drama film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, running about 106 minutes. “Who decides what makes a mother?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Losing Isaiah stars Jessica Lange as Margaret Lewin, Halle Berry as Khaila Richards, David Strathairn as Charles Lewin and Samuel L. Jackson as Kadar Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Losing Isaiah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Losing Isaiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Losing Isaiah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Losing Isaiah (1995)?
- In US, Losing Isaiah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Losing Isaiah worth watching?
- Losing Isaiah holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah stars Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Samuel L. Jackson and Cuba Gooding Jr..
- When was Losing Isaiah released?
- Losing Isaiah was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.