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Beaches

2017Movie1 h 30 min

DramaTV Movie
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes44%29%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes44%29%

Summary

Follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Allison Anders
Written by
Iris Rainer, Bart Baker, Nikole Beckwith
Produced by
Harvey Kahn
Music by
Lesley Barber

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Facts

January 21, 2017 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
January 21, 2017
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Age Lift, Award-Bait Song +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Beaches?"

Questions about Beaches

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beaches?

Lifetime Movie Club

In the United States, Beaches streams on Lifetime Movie Club. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Beaches worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 44%).

Is Beaches okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Beaches good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Beaches plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Beaches use?

Adaptation Name ChangeAge LiftAward-Bait SongBad Job, Worse UniformBawdy SongBookendsDyeing for Your ArtLast Moment TogetherMissing MomPretty in MinkShrinking VioletNouveau Richeand 11 more

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