Losing Isaiah
“Who decides what makes a mother?”
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.
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Jessica Lange
Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
Marie
Regina Taylor
Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Caroline Jones
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
Bill Fredericks
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oldenburg International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$9.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Foner
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Losing Isaiah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Naomi Foner, Seth Margolis
Mark Isham
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Harvey Rosenstock
Hawk Koch, Naomi Foner
Department Leadership Roster
Hawk Koch
Producer
Naomi Foner
Producer
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Naomi Foner
Screenplay
Mary Malin
Costume Design
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Losing Isaiah
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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?
The principal cast of Losing Isaiah includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan.
When was Losing Isaiah released and how long is it?
Losing Isaiah was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $7.6M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Losing Isaiah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Losing Isaiah was composed by Mark Isham.
Is Losing Isaiah based on a book or true story?
Losing Isaiah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Seth Margolis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).