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Beaches (2017): Cast

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Beaches is a 2017 drama directed by Allison Anders, starring Nia Long as Hillary Whitney, Idina Menzel and Colin Lawrence. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Beaches (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Allison Anders
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beaches About?

The premise of Beaches without spoilers.

Two young girls, C.C. and Hillary, unexpectedly meet on the Venice Boardwalk and forge a lifelong friendship. C.C. pursues a career as a singer in Los Angeles, while Hillary, the daughter of a civil rights lawyer, grapples with finding her own path. Despite their differing lifestyles and the challenges they face, their bond endures through decades of personal triumphs and heartbreaking losses, providing strength and support throughout their lives.

Beaches Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Beaches Cast & Characters

Nia Long leads the cast as Hillary Whitney, with Idina Menzel as CC Bloom and Colin Lawrence as Bryan. Directed by Allison Anders; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Allison Anders

More films directed by Allison Anders, best-rated first: Gas Food Lodging, Sugar Town, Ring of Fire and A Crush on You.

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Beaches Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Une promesse au nom de notre amitié” and “Amigas para Sempre”.

Also known as
  • Une promesse au nom de notre amitié
  • Amigas para Sempre
  • Barátnők
  • Wariatki
  • Eternamente amigas

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FAQ

Beaches FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beaches, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beaches?

Beaches runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Beaches released?

Beaches was released on January 21, 2017.

Who directed Beaches?

Beaches was directed by Allison Anders.

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Who is in the cast of Beaches?

Beaches stars Nia Long as Hillary Whitney, Idina Menzel as CC Bloom and Colin Lawrence as Bryan, among 18 credited actors.

Does Beaches have a post-credit scene?

No. Beaches has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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