Beaches
Seen it?1988 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Lady Bird or Terms of Endearment, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$57 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 405K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garry Marshall
- 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)
- Marcie LeedsHillary (age 11)
- Carol WilliardAunt Vesta