---
title: "Rescuing Desire"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rescuing-desire-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 125369
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rescuing Desire (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rescuing-desire-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rescuing Desire is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Romance, Comedy, Drama. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An engaged social worker navigates personal loss, societal expectations, and long-term hidden desires."

### Why Watch
- explores complex personal struggles
- features an accomplished protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy emotional themes
- limited available source details
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with emotional loss and personal identity struggles.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, emotional, thought-provoking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rescuing-desire-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Rodgers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melinda Mullins** as *Toni*
- **Tamara Tunie** as *Van*
- **Caitlin Dulany** as *Evonne*
- **Bruce Altman** as *Dr. Ralph Mallory*
- **Barton Heyman** as *Willard*
- **Lea DeLaria** as *Sadie*
- **Ellen Cleghorne** as *Doris*
- **Allison Janney** as *Betsy*
- **John Christopher Jones** as *Jim*
- **Camryn Manheim** as *Pappa*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Rescuing Desire released?
The film was released on May 14, 1996 in the United States.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film encompasses romance, comedy, and drama genres.

### Q: Who is Toni engaged to?
Toni is engaged to successful physician Dr. Ralph Mallory.

### Q: What is Toni's profession?
Toni works as a very accomplished social worker and an award-winning nurse.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rescuing Desire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/125369)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*