Beaches

1988·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Some Friendships Last Forever

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Sentimental Friendship DramaShowbiz NarrativeMelodramatic StorytellingEmotional JourneyFemale BondingPop SoundtrackComing-of-Age ThemesClassic Tearjerker

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Beaches

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Where can I stream Beaches legally?

Beaches is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beaches worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beaches rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Beaches?

2 h 3 min

Beaches runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beaches?

Critics61
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Beaches much the same way.

Was Beaches a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$57 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Beaches in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beaches?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beaches in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beaches use?

Adaptation Name ChangeAge LiftAward-Bait SongBad Job, Worse UniformBawdy SongBookendsDyeing for Your ArtStage MomNouveau RicheLonely Rich KidMistaken for GayPhoto-Booth Montageand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Beaches, including Adaptation Name Change, Age Lift, Award-Bait Song.

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