Beaches
“Some Friendships Last Forever”
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Where to watch Beaches in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Beaches there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Beaches streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Beaches
Beaches is a 1988 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Garry Marshall. The cast is led by Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Beaches was produced by Touchstone Pictures, All Girl Productions, and Silver Screen Partners IV and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Writers
- Mary Agnes Donoghue
- Release date
- December 21, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $57 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, All Girl Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV
Beaches cast & crew
Beaches was directed by Garry Marshall and written by Mary Agnes Donoghue.
The cast features Bette Midler as CC Bloom, Barbara Hershey as Hillary Whitney Essex, John Heard as John Pierce, Spalding Gray as Dr. Richard Milstein, Lainie Kazan as Leona Bloom, and James Read as Michael Essex.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Bonnie Bruckheimer and Bette Midler.
Is Beaches worth watching?
Beaches holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 280 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Beaches is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Beaches
Beaches isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Beaches
Bette Midler
CC Bloom
Barbara Hershey
Hillary Whitney Essex
John Heard
John Pierce
Spalding Gray
Dr. Richard Milstein
Lainie Kazan
Leona Bloom
James Read
Michael Essex
Grace Johnston
Victoria Essex
Mayim Bialik
CC (age 11)
Marcie Leeds
Hillary (age 11)
Carol Williard
Aunt Vesta
Allan Kent
Mr. Melman
Phil Leeds
Sammy Pinkers
Beaches — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Beaches in United States?
Beaches is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Beaches in?
Beaches is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Beaches?
Beaches runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Beaches rated?
Beaches is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 280 ratings.
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