---
title: "Losing Isaiah"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/losing-isaiah-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28313
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Losing Isaiah (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/losing-isaiah-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Losing Isaiah is a 1995 American drama film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry. The story follows Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother who accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster, only to discover years later through rehab and sobriety that the child was adopted by a social worker and her husband, sparking a custody challenge.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A recovering mother fights a warm-hearted social worker for custody of her adopted child."

### Why Watch
- Features performances by Jessica Lange and Halle Berry.
- Explores a high-stakes legal and emotional custody battle.
- Based on the novel of the same name by Seth Margolis.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with heavy subject matter such as drug addiction and family separation.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic film featuring serious themes of addiction and separation with a standard feature-length runtime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #custody-battle, #social-drama, #adoption-conflict, #rehab-journey, #motherly-love

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/losing-isaiah-1995#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Losing Isaiah?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under the watch options for the film.

### Q: Is Losing Isaiah worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in intense dramatic performances and complex custody conflicts based on the novel by Seth Margolis.

### Q: What is the runtime of Losing Isaiah?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.

### Q: Is Losing Isaiah a series with episodes?
No, it is a feature-length film released in 1995 rather than an episodic series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Losing Isaiah — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28313)
- [Losing Isaiah (1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113691/fullcredits/)
- [Losing Isaiah - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Losing_Isaiah)
- [Losing Isaiah (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28313-losing-isaiah/cast)
- [Losing Isaiah Full Cast & Crew - filmdb.co.uk](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/losing-isaiah-1995-box-office/full-cast-crew)
- [Losing Isaiah Cast: Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/losing-isaiah/1163/credits/)

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