Beaches (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Beaches is a comedy and drama film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 123 minutes. “Some Friendships Last Forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Who’s in it. Beaches stars Bette Midler as CC Bloom, Barbara Hershey as Hillary Whitney Essex, John Heard as John Pierce and Spalding Gray as Dr. Richard Milstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Beaches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beaches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beaches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beaches (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beaches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beaches worth watching?
- Beaches holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beaches?
- Beaches stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray and Lainie Kazan.
- When was Beaches released?
- Beaches was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.