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Losing Isaiah

“Who decides what makes a mother?”

★ 6.5 / 10 (111 votes)March 17, 1995106 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMarch 17, 1995
StatusReleased
Runtime106 min
Rating★ 6.5 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$17,000,000
Revenue$7,603,766
ProductionParamount Pictures
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Crew

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers

Naomi Foner

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Cast

Jessica LangeJessica LangeMargaret Lewin
Halle BerryHalle BerryKhaila Richards
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnCharles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
Daisy EaganDaisy EaganHannah Lewin
Marc John JefferiesMarc John JefferiesIsaiah
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
Joie LeeJoie LeeMarie
Regina TaylorRegina TaylorGussie
LaTanya Richardson JacksonLaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones
Jacqueline BrookesJacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz
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