Beaches (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Beaches is a drama and tv movie film directed by Allison Anders, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles. Hillary is the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer who struggles to find her own destiny. Their friendship—even with its ups and downs—sustains them for decades.
Who’s in it. Beaches stars Idina Menzel as CC Bloom, Nia Long as Hillary Whitney, Colin Lawrence as Bryan and Antonio Cupo as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beaches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beaches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beaches tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beaches (2017)?
- In US, Beaches is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beaches worth watching?
- Beaches holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beaches?
- Beaches stars Idina Menzel, Nia Long, Colin Lawrence, Antonio Cupo and Kate Isaac.
- When was Beaches released?
- Beaches was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.