Beaches 1988

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
51%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
71%
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A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

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

Director:

Garry Marshall

Writer:

Iris Rainer, Mary Agnes Donoghue

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

123 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Beaches

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Allan Kent

as Mr. Melman

Phil Leeds

as Sammy Pinkers

Lynda Goodfriend

as Mrs. Myandowski

Nikki Plant

as Iris Myandowski

Michael French

as Head Waiter

Robert Ball

as Harry

Frank Campanella

as Doorman

Diane Frazen

as Marjorie

Michael Elias

as Seedy Bar Patron

Patrick Richwood

as T. Kuhn

Tracy Reiner

as Dept. Store Clerk

Zachary Weintraub

as ACLU Worker

Nicky Blair

as Tavern on the Green Maitre d'

Joshua Levinson

as Tavern on the Green Doorman

Lori Marshall

as Tavern on the Green Patron

Jenifer Lewis

as Diva

Julie Bond

as Diva

Kimberly Morgan

as Diva

Andrea Paris

as Diva

Adrienne Parker

as Diva

Ken Gibbel

as Cowboy Actor

Harvey Miller

as The Movie Director

Héctor Elizondo

as Judge (uncredited)

Whit Hertford

as Tom (uncredited)

Garry Marshall

as Audition Director (uncredited)

Lori Sigrist

as Twin Cousin (uncredited)

Terri Sigrist

as Twin Cousin (uncredited)

Karin Calabro

as Actor 4

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