Wealthy privileged San Francisco debutante Hillary Whitney Essex and cynical struggling entertainer C. C. Bloom share a turbulent, but strong friendship over the years.Wealthy privileged San Francisco debutante Hillary Whitney Essex and cynical struggling entertainer C. C. Bloom share a turbulent, but strong friendship over the years.Wealthy privileged San Francisco debutante Hillary Whitney Essex and cynical struggling entertainer C. C. Bloom share a turbulent, but strong friendship over the years.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
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- TriviaMayim Bialik did not actually sing on camera. Bette Midler wanted someone who sounded like she did at that age, so they used someone else's voice.
- GoofsWhen Hilary comes to visit CC in her apartment in 1968, there is a picture of Patty Smith's 1974 album "Wild Horses" on the wall.
- Alternate versionsSome television versions contain alternate lines in the scene where C.C. and Hilary have their argument in the department store. For example, in the theatrical version, C.C. remarks to Hilary, "You have been a total bitch ever since you came to New York!" In some TV prints, she says, "You have been completely unbearable ever since you came to New York!"
- SoundtracksUnder The Boardwalk
Music and Lyrics by Arthur Resnick and Kenny Young
Arranged by Marc Shaiman, Arif Mardin, Robbie Buchanan, and Robbie Kondor
Produced by Arif Mardin
Performed by Bette Midler
Featured review
"Beaches" is a movie about two people who have family, acquaintances, spouses, careers, etc. but they only had each other when they really needed a friend. That's what makes the ending so hard to take. I think we all can relate to that one or two special people (if you're lucky) in our lives who never actually "go away" even if they don't physically live close to you anymore. Months or even years can go by, but you always pick up where you left off, with ease, when you see or speak to them. You may annoy each other at times, but you will always love each other. They're always with you because you've shared so much. Some of us may never find our romantic long-lasting "soul mate", but this movie makes the excellent point of showing that if you find a true friend in life you are truly blessed.
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- Apr 4, 2002
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- Also known as
- Remember Me
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- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $57,041,866
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $198,361
- Dec 26, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $57,041,866
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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