Beaches
"Some Friendships Last Forever"
Originally released in 1988. Beaches is a comedy/drama film. directed by Garry Marshall. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, and John Heard
Synopsis
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (272 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$57M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Midler
as CC Bloom
Barbara Hershey
as Hillary Whitney Essex
John Heard
as John Pierce
Spalding Gray
as Dr. Richard Milstein
Lainie Kazan
as Leona Bloom
James Read
as Michael Essex
Grace Johnston
as Victoria Essex
Mayim Bialik
as CC (age 11)
Marcie Leeds
as Hillary (age 11)
Carol Williard
as Aunt Vesta
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $57,041,866
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- All Girl Productions
- Silver Screen Partners IV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaches about?
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Who directed Beaches?
Beaches was directed by Garry Marshall.
How long is Beaches?
Beaches has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Beaches released?
Beaches was released on December 21, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beaches?
The main cast of Beaches includes Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan.
Is Beaches worth watching?
Beaches has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 272 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.