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.
Starring
Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn
Box Office
$7.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Losing Isaiah earned $7.6M against a $17.0M budget.
Year context
Losing Isaiah was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Losing Isaiah is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (20)
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
DI
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
Amir
RA
Rikkia A. Smith
Josie
PM
Paulette McDaniels
Ethel
VA
Velma Austin
Rehab Leader
GS
Glenda Starr Kelly
Group Leader
JK
Joan Kohn
Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
Bill Fredericks
Gaby Santinelli
Heidi
Mike Bacarella
Liquor Store Clerk
BOX OFFICE
$17.0M
Budget
$7.6M
Revenue
-55%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (103 votes)
Budget
$17,000,000
Box Office
$7,603,766
Profit
$-9,396,234
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Losing Isaiah?
The cast of Losing Isaiah includes Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan.
How much did Losing Isaiah make at the box office?
Losing Isaiah earned $7,603,766 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $17,000,000.
What is the rating of Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 103 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama