Beaches
Some Friendships Last Forever
19882h 3m6.7(284 votes)
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Beaches (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by Garry Marshall. It stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, and John Heard. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 284 votes.
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Director
Cast
Bette Midler
CC Bloom
Barbara Hershey
Hillary Whitney Essex
John Heard
John Pierce
Spalding Gray
Dr. Richard Milstein
Lainie Kazan
Leona Bloom
James Read
Michael Essex
Grace Johnston
Victoria Essex
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Where can I watch Beaches?
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Who stars in Beaches?
Beaches stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, and Spalding Gray, and was directed by Garry Marshall.
How long is Beaches?
Beaches has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.
When did Beaches come out?
Beaches was released in 1988.
What genre is Beaches?
Beaches is a comedy and drama film.
Is Beaches worth watching?
Beaches holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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