Beaches (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Beaches is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Garry Marshall, starring Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey and John Heard. It is based on Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $57 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Based on
- Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beaches About?
The premise of Beaches without spoilers, adapted from Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beneath the vibrant boardwalk, two girls, C.C. Bloom and Hillary Whitney, forge a deep and enduring friendship. As they grow, their paths diverge, leading them through moments of career success, complex romances, and challenging personal struggles. Despite the changes and distance, their bond remains a source of strength and comfort, exploring the resilience of true friendship and its ability to navigate life's ups and downs.
Beaches Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between women
- childhood friend
- terminal illness
- best friend
- singer
- female protagonist
- atlantic city new jersey
- correspondence
- argument
- weeping woman
- female lawyer
- jealousy
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- montage
- boardwalk
- pet cat
- pet dog
- girl
- dog
- mother daughter relationship
- letter
- husband wife relationship
- nonlinear timeline
- single mother
- fainting
- selfishness
- female bonding
- death of friend
- based on novel
- cat
- 1970s
- melodrama
- friendship
- divorce
- new york city
- 1960s
- affection
- beach
- pregnancy
- flashback
- adultery
- grief
- voice over letter
- apartment
- romantic rivalry
- audition
- song
- singing
- flash forward
- great dane
- guardian ward relationship
Where to Watch Beaches
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Beaches Cast
Bette Midler leads the cast, with Barbara Hershey and John Heard. Directed by Garry Marshall; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Garry Marshall
Also Starring in Beaches
· 6 moreBeaches Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beaches 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 29%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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Beaches Plot Summary
What happens in Beaches from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When C.C. Bloom (Bette Midler) and Hilary Whitney (Barbara Hershey) first crossed paths in the vibrant setting of Atlantic City at the tender age of 11, an unbreakable bond of friendship was formed. C.C. is an ambitious child performer, stifled by her boastful mother, while Hilary enjoys a life of opulence as a privileged youth surrounded by luxury. Despite the circumstances that lead to their eventual separation, they vow to stay connected through letters, sharing their deepest thoughts, aspirations, and secrets.
Full summary
The whole story of Beaches, scene by scene
Beaches Box Office
Beaches grossed $57 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$57M
- US & Canada
- $57M
Beaches Awards & Nominations
Beaches was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Art Direction
Beaches Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beaches.
How Well Do You Know Beaches?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Where do C.C. and Hilary first meet?
Cars in Beaches
32 cars on screen, including the 1987 BMW 325i Cabrio E30 and the 1988 Buick Regal.
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1988 Buick Regal Important role -
1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role
Beaches Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Forever Friends” and “Xoffim”.
- Also known as
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- Forever Friends
- Xoffim
- Kumsaldaki Sarki
- Remember Me
- Oi files
- Au fil de la vie
- Stränder
- Freundinnen
- На пляже
- Spiagge
- Barátnők
- חופים
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- Eternamente amigas
- Οι φίλες
- Kumsaldaki Şarkı
- Amigas Para Sempre
- Entre deux plages
- Ikuiset ystävät
- Плаже
- Wariatki
- フォエバー・フレンズ
- 莫负当年情
- 두 여인
- Плажове, ნაპირები
- На пляжі
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Beaches FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Beaches, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beaches?
Beaches runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Beaches released?
Beaches was released on December 21, 1988.
Who directed Beaches?
Beaches was directed by Garry Marshall.
More films by Garry Marshall Who is in the cast of Beaches?
Beaches stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey and John Heard, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Beaches?
In the US, Beaches is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Beaches make at the box office?
Beaches grossed $57 million worldwide.
How is Beaches rated?
Beaches has 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Beaches based on a book?
Yes. Beaches is adapted from Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart.
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