Loving Leah (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
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. Streaming options change often. 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Loving Leah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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.