Mixed Blessings (1995): Cast & Plot
Mixed Blessings is a 1995 romantic drama directed by Bethany Rooney, starring Gabrielle Carteris as Diana Goode Douglas, Bruce Greenwood and Michelle Beaudoin. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Bethany Rooney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mixed Blessings About?
The premise of Mixed Blessings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three couples confront infertility. Pilar, who is married to Brad and already has a grown‑up daughter, longs for a baby of her own. Newlyweds Diana and Andy face Diana’s difficulty conceiving and turn to surrogacy or adoption. Orphan Charlie, desperate for children, is married to aspiring actress Barbie, who is hesitant about motherhood.
Mixed Blessings Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- f rated
- title directed by female
- based on novel
Mixed Blessings Cast & Characters
Gabrielle Carteris leads the cast as Diana Goode Douglas, with Bruce Greenwood as Andy Douglas and Michelle Beaudoin as Jane. Directed by Bethany Rooney; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bethany Rooney
- Gabrielle Carteris as Diana Goode Douglas
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Bruce Greenwood as Andy Douglas - Michelle Beaudoin as Jane
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Scott Baio as Charlie Winwood
Also Starring in Mixed Blessings
· 24 more- Alexandra Paul Beth
- Bess Armstrong Pilar Graham Coleman
- James Naughton Brad Coleman
- Brenda Crichlow The Delivery Doctor
- Hrothgar Mathews Mark
- Sarah Strange Wanda
- Bruce Weitz Doctor
- Kavan Smith Tommy
- Barbara Tyson Gayle
- Sheelah Megill Wedding Coordinator
- Lesley Ewen Marina
- Michael Cram Edward
- Janne Mortil Nancy
- Julie Condra Barbara Elizabeth Chandler
- Byron Lucas John
- Robyn Palmer Judi
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- Ocean Hellman Sam
- Barry Greene Jack
- Herman Poppe Minister
- Corrine Koslo Nun
- Nina Roman Laura
- Roger Allford William
- Andrew Guy Seamus
- Michael Brock Bernie
More from Bethany Rooney
More films directed by Bethany Rooney: When Innocence Is Lost, Remembrance and Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage.
Mixed Blessings Plot Summary
What happens in Mixed Blessings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three couples chase the dream of becoming parents, each facing heartbreak, hope, and the difficult choices that come with infertility.
Full summary
The whole story of Mixed Blessings, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mixed Blessings?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Mixed Blessings Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Naissances” and “Danielle Steel: Áldott teher”.
- Also known as
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- Naissances
- Danielle Steel: Áldott teher
- Danielle Steel: Dvojí tvář požehnání
- Danielle Steel: Una cruel bendición, კურთხევა
- Благословение
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Movies Like Mixed Blessings
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mixed Marriage, Mixed Company and Private Life.
Mixed Blessings FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mixed Blessings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mixed Blessings?
Mixed Blessings runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Mixed Blessings released?
Mixed Blessings was released on December 11, 1995.
Who directed Mixed Blessings?
Mixed Blessings was directed by Bethany Rooney.
More films by Bethany Rooney Who is in the cast of Mixed Blessings?
Mixed Blessings stars Gabrielle Carteris as Diana Goode Douglas, Bruce Greenwood as Andy Douglas and Michelle Beaudoin as Jane, among 28 credited actors.
Does Mixed Blessings have a post-credit scene?
No. Mixed Blessings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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