Beaches
1988 · Movie · 2h 3m · PG-13
ComedyDrama
"Some Friendships Last Forever"
Overview
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
46/100
Key crew
- Garry MarshallDirector
- Mary Agnes DonoghueScreenplay
- Georges DelerueOriginal Music Composer
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