Movie

Rescuing Desire

“It's never too late to discover yourself.”

★ 3.8(7)19961h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Adam Rodgers
Release date: 1996-05-14
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Rescuing Desire

Rescuing Desire is a 1996 movie in the Romance, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Adam Rodgers, starring Melinda Mullins, Tamara Tunie and Caitlin Dulany. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.8/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rescuing Desire in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Toni, a very accomplished social worker and award winning nurse, is engaged to successful physician, Dr Ralph Mallory and works in a hospital run by Ralph's father. Following the death of her teenage son, Toni is acutely aware of how short life can be and is determined to live it on her terms. Van, Toni's best friend also works in the hospital and has been a great support throughout her recent ordeal On the surface, a well adjusted middle class woman in a stable relationship, we are soon made aware of Toni's long term longing for women and her struggle to deal with it and conform. Rescuing Desire takes us through Toni's exploration of her sexuality and Van's efforts to ensure Toni's safety during her self discovery

Cast

Melinda Mullins

Toni

Tamara Tunie

Van

Caitlin Dulany

Evonne

Bruce Altman

Dr. Ralph Mallory

Barton Heyman

Willard

Lea DeLaria

Sadie

Ellen Cleghorne

Doris

Allison Janney

Betsy

John Christopher Jones

Jim

Camryn Manheim

Pappa

Sharon Scruggs

Gerry

Matt Levin

Rico

Themes & keywords

nurse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rescuing Desire in Mexico?+

Rescuing Desire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Rescuing Desire on Netflix?+

Rescuing Desire is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Rescuing Desire?+

Rescuing Desire has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Rescuing Desire?+

Rescuing Desire stars Melinda Mullins, Tamara Tunie, Caitlin Dulany, Bruce Altman and Barton Heyman.

When did Rescuing Desire come out?+

Rescuing Desire is a 1996 movie directed by Adam Rodgers.

What genre is Rescuing Desire?+

Rescuing Desire is Romance, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Rescuing Desire?+

Rescuing Desire was directed by Adam Rodgers.