Loving Leah (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2009, Loving Leah is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 95 minutes. “A love story that defies tradition” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A handsome Washington, D.C. doctor and a young New York woman fall in love at an unusual time...after they get married. Leah Lever is married to an Orthodox rabbi, Benjamin Lever, whose brother, Jake is a successful cardiologist and a non-practicing Jew. Jake is stunned when Benjamin dies suddenly, but not as stunned as when he is told that, under an ancient Jewish Law, he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on Benjamin's name.

Who’s in it. Loving Leah stars Lauren Ambrose as Leah, Adam Kaufman as Jake Lever, Susie Essman as Malka and Harris Yulin as Rabbi Belsky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Loving Leah has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loving Leah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Loving Leah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Loving Leah (2009)?
In US, Loving Leah is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Loving Leah worth watching?
Loving Leah holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Loving Leah?
Loving Leah stars Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Harris Yulin and Natasha Lyonne.
When was Loving Leah released?
Loving Leah was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.