The read
Audiences rate it 24 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic46/100
Audiences rate it 24 points higher than critics do.
287 audience votes
Key crew
- Georges DelerueOriginal Music Composer
- Garry MarshallDirector
- Mary Agnes DonoghueScreenplay
Cast
- Bette MidlerCC Bloom
- Barbara HersheyHillary Whitney Essex
- John HeardJohn Pierce
- Spalding GrayDr. Richard Milstein
- Lainie KazanLeona Bloom
- James ReadMichael Essex
- Grace JohnstonVictoria Essex
- Mayim BialikCC (age 11)
- Marcie LeedsHillary (age 11)
- Carol WilliardAunt Vesta
- Allan KentMr. Melman
- Phil LeedsSammy Pinkers
Stills
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Themes
loss of loved onefemale friendshipclass differencesbuddydeath of motherchildhood friendsdying youngcardiomyopathylovingdramaticintenseadoring