Losing Isaiah (1995)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $7,564,608 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,520,972 (33.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 912 opening theaters/912 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $19,667,977 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 17th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | September 9th, 2003 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for drug related material and brief strong language |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Plot point: | Abandoned Child, Addiction, Dysfunctional Family, Narcotics, Rehab / Former Addict, Social Worker |
| Social setting: | Adopted Family |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Howard W. Koch |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 | $2,520,972 | 912 | $2,764 | $2,520,972 | 1 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 12 | $1,443,696 | -43% | 912 | $1,583 | $4,716,276 | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1995 | 16 | $900,927 | -38% | 912 | $988 | $6,086,125 | 3 |
| Apr 7, 1995 | 25 | $345,329 | -62% | 615 | $562 | $6,720,913 | 4 |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 34 | $142,816 | -59% | 223 | $640 | $7,004,171 | 5 |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 41 | $72,426 | -49% | 134 | $540 | $7,147,750 | 6 |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 44 | $51,964 | 109 | $477 | $7,302,625 | 13 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 50 | $41,532 | -20% | 72 | $577 | $7,375,436 | 14 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 47 | $43,728 | +5% | 72 | $607 | $7,445,051 | 15 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 52 | $25,111 | -43% | 42 | $598 | $7,498,795 | 16 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 50 | $30,080 | +20% | 39 | $771 | $7,551,247 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 | $3,272,580 | 912 | $3,588 | $3,272,580 | 1 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 12 | $1,912,618 | -42% | 912 | $2,097 | $5,185,198 | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1995 | 16 | $1,190,386 | -38% | 912 | $1,305 | $6,375,584 | 3 |
| Apr 7, 1995 | 25 | $485,771 | -59% | 615 | $790 | $6,861,355 | 4 |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 33 | $213,969 | -56% | 223 | $960 | $7,075,324 | 5 |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 42 | $83,243 | 109 | $764 | $7,333,904 | 13 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 47 | $67,419 | -19% | 72 | $936 | $7,401,323 | 14 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 46 | $72,361 | +7% | 72 | $1,005 | $7,473,684 | 15 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 49 | $47,483 | -34% | 42 | $1,131 | $7,521,167 | 16 |
Leading
| Jessica Lange | Margaret Lewin | |
| Halle Berry | Khaila Richards |
Supporting
| David Strathairn | Charles Lewin | |
| Cuba Gooding, Jr. | Eddie Hughes | |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Kadar Lewis | |
| Daisy Eagan | Hannah Lewin | |
| Marc John Jefferies | Isaiah | |
| Joie Lee | Marie | |
| Regina Taylor | Gussie | |
| LaTanya Richardson | Caroline Jones | |
| Jacqueline Brookes | Judge Silbowitz | |
| Donovan Ian H. McKnight | Amir | |
| Rikkia A. Smith | Josie | |
| Paulette McDaniels | Ethel | |
| Velma Austin | Rehab Leader | |
| Glenda Starr Kelley | Group Leader | |
| Joan Kohn | Toby Fredericks | |
| Patrick Clear | Bill Fredericks | |
| Gabriella Santinelli | Heidi | |
| Mike Bacarella | Liquor Store Clerk | |
| Mike Houlihan | Liquor Store Cop #1 | |
| John Beasley | Garbage Man | |
| James Eichling | Garbage Man | |
| James F. Tillett | Intern | |
| John Judd | Paramedic | |
| Cheryl Hamada | ER Nurse | |
| Jackie Taylor | ER Nurse | |
| Valerie Shull | Mrs. Ianelli | |
| Laura Ceron | NICU Woman | |
| Jackie Samuel | NICU Nurse | |
| Deanna Dunagan | Dr. Goldfein | |
| Mike Nussbaum | Dr. Jamison | |
| Margaret Travolta | Sandra Harris | |
| Eddie Bo Smith, Jr. | Alley Junkie | |
| Jaqueline Fleming | File Cabinet Girl | |
| Sibyl Offutt | Tenement Woman | |
| Gregory Hollimon | Tenement Man | |
| Rick Worthy | Alley Man | |
| Torrence W. Murphy | Alley Man | |
| Crystal Barnes | Inmate | |
| Sheila-Marie Robinson | Inmate | |
| La Taunya Bounds | Inmate | |
| Tamara Rutledge | Inmate | |
| Valeri Ross | Day Care Teacher | |
| Jacqueline Williams | Day Care Worker | |
| Ora Jones | Day Care Woman | |
| Nicholas Foster | Boy at Swings | |
| Thomica Laquice Simmons | Neighbor Girl | |
| Evan Lionel | Paramedic #2 | |
| Jennifer Crystal | Park Nanny | |
| Matthew Brennan | Boy Singer in School Play | |
| Denise Aguilar | Singer in School Play | |
| Christy Lombardi | Singer in School Play | |
| Hector Matos | Singer in School Play | |
| Stephanie Mullin | Singer in School Play | |
| Daniel Nudelman | Singer in School Play | |
| Elbert Pagan Jr. | Singer in School Play | |
| Kate Tash | Singer in School Play | |
| Chris Tossing | Singer in School Play | |
| Jonathan Rivera | Cymbals Player in School Play | |
| Karen Luehne | Pianist in School Play | |
| Brian Friedopfer | Duck in School Play | |
| Paul Jorjorian | Duck in School Play |
Production and Technical Credits
| Stephen Gyllenhaal | Director | |
| Naomi Foner | Screenwriter | |
| Howard W. Koch | Producer | |
| Naomi Foner | Producer | |
| Andrzej Bartkowiak | Director of Photography | |
| Jeannine Oppewall | Production Designer | |
| Harvey Rosenstock | Editor | |
| Mark Isham | Composer | |
| Seth Margolis | Story Creator | |
| Mary Malin | Costume Designer | |
| Kimberly Brent | Associate Producer | |
| Sharon Owyang | Associate Producer | |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | Assistant Director | |
| Ronald G. Smith | Production Manager | |
| William Arnold | Art Director | |
| Jay Hart | Set Decorator | |
| Susan Kaufmann | Costume Supervisor | |
| Thomas Nelson | Sound Mixer | |
| Greg P. Russell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin E. Carpenter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Beth Sterner | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Frank T. Smathers | Sound Effects Editor | |
| John Kwiatkowski | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Kim Secrist | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Carin Rogers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Alison Fisher | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ulrika Akander | Dialogue Editor | |
| Tom Carlson | Music Editor | |
| Tim Sexton | Music Supervisor | |
| Aleta Chappelle | Casting Director | |
| Rick Lefevour | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,520,972 (33.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 912 opening theaters/912 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $19,667,977 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 17th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | September 9th, 2003 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for drug related material and brief strong language |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Plot point: | Abandoned Child, Addiction, Dysfunctional Family, Narcotics, Rehab / Former Addict, Social Worker |
| Social setting: | Adopted Family |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Howard W. Koch |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 | $2,520,972 | 912 | $2,764 | $2,520,972 | 1 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 12 | $1,443,696 | -43% | 912 | $1,583 | $4,716,276 | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1995 | 16 | $900,927 | -38% | 912 | $988 | $6,086,125 | 3 |
| Apr 7, 1995 | 25 | $345,329 | -62% | 615 | $562 | $6,720,913 | 4 |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 34 | $142,816 | -59% | 223 | $640 | $7,004,171 | 5 |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 41 | $72,426 | -49% | 134 | $540 | $7,147,750 | 6 |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 44 | $51,964 | 109 | $477 | $7,302,625 | 13 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 50 | $41,532 | -20% | 72 | $577 | $7,375,436 | 14 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 47 | $43,728 | +5% | 72 | $607 | $7,445,051 | 15 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 52 | $25,111 | -43% | 42 | $598 | $7,498,795 | 16 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 50 | $30,080 | +20% | 39 | $771 | $7,551,247 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 | $3,272,580 | 912 | $3,588 | $3,272,580 | 1 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 12 | $1,912,618 | -42% | 912 | $2,097 | $5,185,198 | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1995 | 16 | $1,190,386 | -38% | 912 | $1,305 | $6,375,584 | 3 |
| Apr 7, 1995 | 25 | $485,771 | -59% | 615 | $790 | $6,861,355 | 4 |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 33 | $213,969 | -56% | 223 | $960 | $7,075,324 | 5 |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 42 | $83,243 | 109 | $764 | $7,333,904 | 13 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 47 | $67,419 | -19% | 72 | $936 | $7,401,323 | 14 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 46 | $72,361 | +7% | 72 | $1,005 | $7,473,684 | 15 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 49 | $47,483 | -34% | 42 | $1,131 | $7,521,167 | 16 |
Leading
| Jessica Lange | Margaret Lewin | |
| Halle Berry | Khaila Richards |
Supporting
| David Strathairn | Charles Lewin | |
| Cuba Gooding, Jr. | Eddie Hughes | |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Kadar Lewis | |
| Daisy Eagan | Hannah Lewin | |
| Marc John Jefferies | Isaiah | |
| Joie Lee | Marie | |
| Regina Taylor | Gussie | |
| LaTanya Richardson | Caroline Jones | |
| Jacqueline Brookes | Judge Silbowitz | |
| Donovan Ian H. McKnight | Amir | |
| Rikkia A. Smith | Josie | |
| Paulette McDaniels | Ethel | |
| Velma Austin | Rehab Leader | |
| Glenda Starr Kelley | Group Leader | |
| Joan Kohn | Toby Fredericks | |
| Patrick Clear | Bill Fredericks | |
| Gabriella Santinelli | Heidi | |
| Mike Bacarella | Liquor Store Clerk | |
| Mike Houlihan | Liquor Store Cop #1 | |
| John Beasley | Garbage Man | |
| James Eichling | Garbage Man | |
| James F. Tillett | Intern | |
| John Judd | Paramedic | |
| Cheryl Hamada | ER Nurse | |
| Jackie Taylor | ER Nurse | |
| Valerie Shull | Mrs. Ianelli | |
| Laura Ceron | NICU Woman | |
| Jackie Samuel | NICU Nurse | |
| Deanna Dunagan | Dr. Goldfein | |
| Mike Nussbaum | Dr. Jamison | |
| Margaret Travolta | Sandra Harris | |
| Eddie Bo Smith, Jr. | Alley Junkie | |
| Jaqueline Fleming | File Cabinet Girl | |
| Sibyl Offutt | Tenement Woman | |
| Gregory Hollimon | Tenement Man | |
| Rick Worthy | Alley Man | |
| Torrence W. Murphy | Alley Man | |
| Crystal Barnes | Inmate | |
| Sheila-Marie Robinson | Inmate | |
| La Taunya Bounds | Inmate | |
| Tamara Rutledge | Inmate | |
| Valeri Ross | Day Care Teacher | |
| Jacqueline Williams | Day Care Worker | |
| Ora Jones | Day Care Woman | |
| Nicholas Foster | Boy at Swings | |
| Thomica Laquice Simmons | Neighbor Girl | |
| Evan Lionel | Paramedic #2 | |
| Jennifer Crystal | Park Nanny | |
| Matthew Brennan | Boy Singer in School Play | |
| Denise Aguilar | Singer in School Play | |
| Christy Lombardi | Singer in School Play | |
| Hector Matos | Singer in School Play | |
| Stephanie Mullin | Singer in School Play | |
| Daniel Nudelman | Singer in School Play | |
| Elbert Pagan Jr. | Singer in School Play | |
| Kate Tash | Singer in School Play | |
| Chris Tossing | Singer in School Play | |
| Jonathan Rivera | Cymbals Player in School Play | |
| Karen Luehne | Pianist in School Play | |
| Brian Friedopfer | Duck in School Play | |
| Paul Jorjorian | Duck in School Play |
Production and Technical Credits
| Stephen Gyllenhaal | Director | |
| Naomi Foner | Screenwriter | |
| Howard W. Koch | Producer | |
| Naomi Foner | Producer | |
| Andrzej Bartkowiak | Director of Photography | |
| Jeannine Oppewall | Production Designer | |
| Harvey Rosenstock | Editor | |
| Mark Isham | Composer | |
| Seth Margolis | Story Creator | |
| Mary Malin | Costume Designer | |
| Kimberly Brent | Associate Producer | |
| Sharon Owyang | Associate Producer | |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | Assistant Director | |
| Ronald G. Smith | Production Manager | |
| William Arnold | Art Director | |
| Jay Hart | Set Decorator | |
| Susan Kaufmann | Costume Supervisor | |
| Thomas Nelson | Sound Mixer | |
| Greg P. Russell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin E. Carpenter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Beth Sterner | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Frank T. Smathers | Sound Effects Editor | |
| John Kwiatkowski | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Kim Secrist | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Carin Rogers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Alison Fisher | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ulrika Akander | Dialogue Editor | |
| Tom Carlson | Music Editor | |
| Tim Sexton | Music Supervisor | |
| Aleta Chappelle | Casting Director | |
| Rick Lefevour | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.