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Beaches

PG-1319882h 3mGarry Marshall
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 41% · Metacritic 46
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"Some Friendships Last Forever"

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

ComedyDramaMusic
Loss Of Loved OneFemale FriendshipClass DifferencesBuddyDeath Of MotherChildhood FriendsDying YoungCardiomyopathyLovingDramatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beaches (1988) about?

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

Who stars in Beaches?

Beaches stars Bette Midler (CC Bloom), Barbara Hershey (Hillary Whitney Essex), John Heard (John Pierce), Spalding Gray (Dr. Richard Milstein), Lainie Kazan (Leona Bloom). The film was directed by Garry Marshall.

How long is Beaches?

Beaches has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG-13.

Is Beaches worth watching?

Beaches holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 41. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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