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Beaches

Some Friendships Last Forever

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

Comedy
Drama

Why watch this

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

Released December 21, 1988

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
280
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

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)

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