Beaches (1988)
Some Friendships Last Forever
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
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- $20M
- Box office
- $57M
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Bette MidlerCC Bloom
Barbara HersheyHillary Whitney Essex
John HeardJohn Pierce
Spalding GrayDr. Richard Milstein
Lainie KazanLeona Bloom
James ReadMichael Essex
Grace JohnstonVictoria Essex
Mayim BialikCC (age 11)Carol WilliardAunt Vesta
Marcie LeedsHillary (age 11)Allan KentMr. Melman
Phil LeedsSammy PinkersKeywords
Loss of loved oneClass differencesBuddyChildhood friendsFemale friendshipDeath of motherFemale singerDying youngCardiomyopathy
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityLoss Of Loved One · Class Differences · BuddyDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved OneDirector preference78564Actor preference72242 · 28215 · 152528
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What is Beaches about?
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
How long is Beaches?
Beaches has a runtime of 123 minutes.
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