Beaches

"Some Friendships Last Forever"

Jan 13 1989 PG-13 2h 3m
Comedy, Drama, Music

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

Plot

When the New York child performer CC Bloom and San Francisco rich kid Hillary meet in a holiday resort in Atlantic City, it marks the start of a lifetime friendship between them. The two keep in touch through letters for a number of years until Hillary, now a successful lawyer moves to New York to stay with struggling singer CC. The movie shows the various stages of their friendship and their romances including their love for the same man.

Written by

Iris Rainer, Mary Agnes Donoghue

Directed by

Garry Marshall

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Silver Screen Partners IV, All Girl Productions, Touchstone Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
29,774
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA