Movie

Losing Isaiah

“Who decides what makes a mother?”

★ 6.5(106)19951h 46m

Losing Isaiah is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Release date: 1995-03-17
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $7,603,766
Budget: $17,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Losing Isaiah — trailer

About Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah is a 1995 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Jessica Lange, Halle Berry and David Strathairn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Losing Isaiah in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

self-abandonmentchild abusemotherbabybased on novel or bookcourt casesingle parentsocial workersmokingdrug addictionadoptionsocial worksonliberationcustody battle

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Losing Isaiah in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Losing Isaiah is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Losing Isaiah on Netflix?+

Losing Isaiah is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Losing Isaiah?+

Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Losing Isaiah?+

Losing Isaiah stars Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Daisy Eagan.

When did Losing Isaiah come out?+

Losing Isaiah is a 1995 movie directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

What genre is Losing Isaiah?+

Losing Isaiah is Drama film.

Who directed Losing Isaiah?+

Losing Isaiah was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.