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DRAMA . 2009 . 1h 37m . 6.9/10

Loving Leah_

"A love story that defies tradition"

When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other's worlds grow, and out of understanding, a real love develops.

Starring Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman
6.9/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A love story that defies tradition

When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other's worlds grow, and out of understanding, a real love develops.

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Cast
Lauren Ambrose stars as Leah in Loving Leah.
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Year context
Loving Leah was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's ...
Loving Leah is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

CAST (20)

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose
Leah
Adam Kaufman
Adam Kaufman
Jake Lever
Susie Essman
Susie Essman
Malka
Harris Yulin
Harris Yulin
Rabbi Belsky
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne
Esther
CP
Christy Pusz
Carol
Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake
Rabbi Gerry
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Janice
Tonye Patano
Tonye Patano
Emily
Donnie Keshawarz
Donnie Keshawarz
Raj
Sylvia Kauders
Sylvia Kauders
Widow Goldfarb
Jayne Houdyshell
Jayne Houdyshell
Mrs. Finkelman
DR
David Rossmer
Benjamin
Jessalyn Wanlim
Jessalyn Wanlim
Jewelry Salesclerk
Tibor Feldman
Tibor Feldman
Dr. Saloway
Jolly Abraham
Jolly Abraham
Priya
Jonathan C. Kaplan
Jonathan C. Kaplan
Feldman
Zachary Knower
Zachary Knower
Carmie
Matt Walton
Matt Walton
Carter
MW
Marc Wolf
Art

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (58 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Loving Leah about?
When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other's worlds grow, and out of understanding, a real love develops.
How long is Loving Leah?
Loving Leah has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Loving Leah?
The cast of Loving Leah includes Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Harris Yulin, Natasha Lyonne.
What is the rating of Loving Leah?
Loving Leah has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 58 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Romance TV Movie
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