The Blessing (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, The Blessing is a drama film directed by Heidi Maria Faisst, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Overwhelmed and extra-sensitive, Katrine has a hard time coping when her more relaxed boyfriend, Andreas, takes a business trip just days after the birth of their first child. The fussy baby has difficulty breastfeeding, and vulnerable, insecure Katrine feels like a failure. When Katrine’s emotionally withholding mother Lise consents to stay for a few days, the two quickly fall into what are clearly familiar dysfunctional behavior patterns.
Who’s in it. The Blessing stars Lærke Winther as Katrine, Mads Riisom as Andreas, Solbjørg Højfeldt as Lise and Tina Gylling Mortensen as Vibe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Blessing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blessing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blessing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blessing (2009)?
- In GB, The Blessing is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blessing worth watching?
- The Blessing holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blessing?
- The Blessing stars Lærke Winther, Mads Riisom, Solbjørg Højfeldt, Tina Gylling Mortensen and Benedikte Hansen.
- When was The Blessing released?
- The Blessing was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.