Beaches(1988)
“Some Friendships Last Forever”
Overview
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Director
Garry Marshall
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$57M
Cast
Bette Midler
as CC Bloom
Barbara Hershey
as Hillary Whitney Essex
John Heard
as John Pierce
Spalding Gray
as Dr. Richard Milstein
Lainie Kazan
as Leona Bloom
James Read
as Michael Essex
Grace Johnston
as Victoria Essex
Mayim Bialik
as CC (age 11)
Marcie Leeds
as Hillary (age 11)
Carol Williard
as Aunt Vesta
Allan Kent
as Mr. Melman
Phil Leeds
as Sammy Pinkers
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • All Girl Productions • Silver Screen Partners IV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beaches?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beaches (1988).
What is Beaches about?▼
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Who directed Beaches?▼
Beaches was directed by Garry Marshall and released in 1988. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Beaches?▼
Beaches has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Beaches?▼
The cast of Beaches includes Bette Midler as CC Bloom, Barbara Hershey as Hillary Whitney Essex, John Heard as John Pierce, Spalding Gray as Dr. Richard Milstein, Lainie Kazan as Leona Bloom and more.
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