Beaches
PG-13

Beaches

Some Friendships Last Forever

1988 • 123 min • Comedy · Drama

Synopsis

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

Our family guide

Best from age 13
67
Movie Knight Score
285 reviews
  • 67 Audience · 285 · 100%

This dramatic film chronicles the lifelong friendship between two women from different backgrounds, through their career highs, personal struggles, and ultimate heartbreak. It explores how their bond endures through love, loss, and challenging life events.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
3/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • One main character becomes seriously ill and eventually dies.
  • Some arguments and emotional confrontations between the friends.
  • Occasional mild language and some adult situations.

What it models well

  • The enduring power of female friendship
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Finding joy amidst sorrow
  • Supporting friends through difficult times

Talk about it after

  • How C.C. and Hillary supported each other despite their differences.
  • Discussing loss and grief, and how people cope with it.
  • The importance of pursuing your dreams and passions.
  • What makes a true friend?

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Top billed cast

Director: Garry Marshall • Crew: Mary Agnes Donoghue

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BEACHES (1988) - Official Trailer

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