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Beaches

  • 1988
  • PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
28K
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Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in Beaches (1988)
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A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writers
    • Iris Rainer
    • Mary Agnes Donoghue
  • Stars
    • Bette Midler
    • Barbara Hershey
    • John Heard
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,576
    306
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writers
      • Iris Rainer
      • Mary Agnes Donoghue
    • Stars
      • Bette Midler
      • Barbara Hershey
      • John Heard
    • 142User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Mayim Bialik and Marcie Leeds in Beaches (1988)
    Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in Beaches (1988)
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    Bette Midler, John Heard, and Barbara Hershey in Beaches (1988)
    Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in Beaches (1988)
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    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • CC Bloom
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Hillary Whitney Essex
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • John Pierce
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Dr. Richard Milstein
    Lainie Kazan
    Lainie Kazan
    • Leona Bloom
    James Read
    James Read
    • Michael Essex
    Grace Johnston
    Grace Johnston
    • Victoria Essex
    Mayim Bialik
    Mayim Bialik
    • CC (age 11)
    Marcie Leeds
    • Hillary (age 11)
    Carol Williard
    • Aunt Vesta
    Allan Kent
    • Mr. Melman
    Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds
    • Sammy Pinkers
    Lynda Goodfriend
    • Mrs. Myandowski
    Nikki Plant
    • Iris Myandowski
    Michael French
    • Head Waiter
    Robert Ball
    Robert Ball
    • Harry
    Frank Campanella
    Frank Campanella
    • Doorman
    Diane Frazen
    • Marjorie
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writers
      • Iris Rainer
      • Mary Agnes Donoghue
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mayim Bialik did not actually sing on camera. Bette Midler wanted someone who sounded like she did at that age, so they used someone else's voice.
    • Goofs
      When Hilary comes to visit CC in her apartment in 1968, there is a picture of Patty Smith's 1974 album "Wild Horses" on the wall.
    • Quotes

      CC Bloom: You're not dead yet: so stop living as if you are!

    • Alternate versions
      Some television versions contain alternate lines in the scene where C.C. and Hilary have their argument in the department store. For example, in the theatrical version, C.C. remarks to Hilary, "You have been a total bitch ever since you came to New York!" In some TV prints, she says, "You have been completely unbearable ever since you came to New York!"
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beaches/We Think the World of You/Dangerous Liaisons/The January Man/36 Fillette (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Under The Boardwalk
      Music and Lyrics by Arthur Resnick and Kenny Young

      Arranged by Marc Shaiman, Arif Mardin, Robbie Buchanan, and Robbie Kondor

      Produced by Arif Mardin

      Performed by Bette Midler

    User reviews142

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    8/10
    UNDERRATED
    Garry Marshall's "Beaches" is another examination of friendship and how it can be affected over time. This theme was expertly handled by Arthur Penn in his 1981 masterpiece "Four Friends". "Beaches" is just as powerful, but it's predictable ending prevents it from truly reaching greatness and all sorts of odds and ends stick out.

    But maybe it's meant to be that way. It is based on a novel, unread by me, and for all I know it could be truly faithful to the source material. But I can only judge from the film itself. And for one, I am tired of the syrupy ending that was popularized by 1970's excellent "Love Story".

    But despite that, Marshall has directed a very good movie here. He may be coasting lately, but "Beaches" proves he's a natural at the type of genre I like best: the serious comedy. We laugh so we may not cry. That may sound corny, but it's true and many of my favorite films are that kind of film: "10" (Blake Edwards, 1979), "The Man Who Loved Women" (Edwards, 1983), "Skin Deep" (Edwards, 1989), "The Apartment" (Billy Wilder, 1960), "The Fortune Cookie" (Wilder, 1966), "Harry and Tonto" (Paul Mazursky, 1974) and "An Unmarried Woman" (Mazursky, 1978) to name a few.

    The performances are first rate, especially Bette Midler, whom I'm only used to in comedies. With this film and "Stella". she proves what a truly great actress she really is. She deserved an Oscar nod for this performance. Barbara Hershey is fine as always in the kind of role she can play in her sleep.

    One thing that really irritates me is the term "chick flick", which implies that it's only a "women's movie" and men are not only discouraged to see one, but not allowed to even enjoy it. And people I know say that if a man enjoys a so-called "chick flick", he must be gay.

    Well, I am definitely heterosexual and am affirmed enough in my manhood to see and enjoy these films. Isn't it about time we just stop the bull and admit that we like these films too? Action is O.K., gore is fine for those who like that kind of thing, but I'd take an intelligent and moving comedy/drama anyday over T&A. And if other guys can't accept that, they're missing out on some good films.

    ***1/2 out of 4 stars
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    • May 4, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Remember Me
    • Filming locations
      • 880 La Loma Rd., Pasadena, California, USA(Hillary's house)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
      • All Girl Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,041,866
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $198,361
      • Dec 26, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,041,866
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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