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Beaches (Special Edition) (1988)

Bette Midler , Barbara Hershey , Garry Marshall  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan
  • Directors: Garry Marshall
  • Writers: Based On The Novel By Iris Rainer Dart, Screenplay By Mary Agnes Donoghue
  • Format: Subtitled, Color, Special Edition, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Unknown)
  • Subtitles: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
  • DVD Release Date: April 26, 2005
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000765IJK
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,546 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Beaches (Special Edition)" on IMDb

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Garry Marshall's 1988 drama about a 30-year friendship between two women, one wealthy (Barbara Hershey) and the other (Bette Midler) seeking her fortune in show business, is well written (based on the novel by Iris Rainer Dart) and nicely textured in its contrast between the characters' separate destinies. When Hershey becomes ill with cancer, the film takes a predictably sentimental course, yet Marshall brings out the best in both actresses and catches some very fine drama. The film is a little too long, perhaps, but overall it is a fine experience. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

As special as the everlasting friendship it celebrates, this Special Edition DVD lets you relive BEACHES and all its touching and funny moments, and includes outstanding never-before-seen bonus materials. When the irrepressible C.C. Bloom (Bette Midler) and the shy and proper Hillary Whitney (Barbara Hershey) first meet under the boardwalk at the beach, all the 11-year-olds have in common is the need for a best friend. Worlds apart in lifestyle and location, their friendship ebbs and flows through a lifetime of highs and lows, career changes, marriages, jealousy, and more. From the boardwalk in Atlantic City to the beach house on the Pacific, BEACHES will remind you of what being a true friend means.

Customer Reviews

I fell in love with the movie the first time that I saw it and still love it. Nicole  |  66 reviewers made a similar statement
Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey are great actress'. ADRIENNE MILLER  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
Great acting, great music, a touching story, laughter, and tears! Amalia Heiser  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful and touching November 24, 2001
By Grace
Format:VHS Tape
This may very well be the saddest movie I have ever seen in my life, but it is also one of the best. If you have not seen it yet, I highly recommend that you do. It tells the story of two young women who meet when they are 11 years old. At a glance, they seem like two completely different people, but in the end, it's their strong devotion to their friendship that make them so close. Bette Midler does an excellent job in her portrayal as CC Bloom, a feisty redhead who is determined to succeed in music and will do almost anything to do so. Hilary Whitney, played by the talented Barbara Hershey, is a quiet, reserved woman who often finds herself jealous of CC's rising success. CC and Hilary may be very different, but they grow even closer when Hilary gives birth to a child--a beautiful little girl named Victoria. When Hilary becomes diagnosed with a fatal disease, she is forced to search her soul and strengthen her relationships with CC and Victoria. Throughout the movie, CC and Hilary go through many difficult times, but in the end, their friendship prevails. I definitely recommend this movie to everyone, but don't expect to have dry eyes at the end! It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will touch every piece of your heart. It really does show that even though two friends may be very different from one another, and even though they may go through a lot of rough times, it is the strength of their friendship that will be the decisive element. Go see this movie--you won't be sorry!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie July 7, 2004
Format:DVD
Bette Midler is wonderful in this movie. Barbara Hershey gives an outstanding performance. I love their friendship and how it goes through the different phases, and yet at the end they are there for one another, to support one another. This movie is definitely a tear-jerker, yet a classic.
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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars classic tale of friendship still a fantastic movie February 6, 2005
Format:VHS Tape
BEACHES, based on the novel by Iris Rainer Dart, is a fantastic and emotion-driven drama/comedy. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey turn in fabulous fully-realised performances as two best friends who share an amazing relationship.

On the beach in Atlantic City, 11-year-olds CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney strike up a friendship that will endure beyond all obstacles. Through letters spanning the years, the two women vent their frustrations, hopes and dreams.

Bette Midler is mesmerising as the brash CC Bloom (the 'Otto Titsling' number is alone worth the price of admission). Barbara Hershey wisely downplays the role of Hillary though she never is upstaged by Midler.

Supporting roles from John Heard, Spalding Gray and Lainie Kazan (as CC's mother Leona) are right on target. Mayim Bialik (TV's "Blossom") plays the younger CC.

This film could have easily fallen into soapy melodrama thanks to it's plot, but the direction of Garry Marshall saves it from becoming too maudlin.

Still one fantastic movie!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Late in the game
I'm 31 years old and JUST NOW watched this movie for the first time. I've heard people mention it a million times on how its a classic and a real tear jerker. Read more
Published 9 hours ago by A. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
My best friend and mine's favorite movie. We've loved each other since we were young girls and stayed in touch our entire lives.
Published 6 days ago by Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars The Girls and I Cried...
A beautiful story of friendship, commitment, growing up, love and letting go. This classic movie was the perfect choice for movie night for me and my girls. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Kytka
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
This is a great movie. I have seen this mover a lot of times and enjoy it over and over again.
Published 7 days ago by Jeannie
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
i love this movie. i love the actresses. i have gone through a similiar scene. Bette Midler rocks in this movie.
Published 9 days ago by debbie
3.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this product based on price
It skipped while watching in a few areas within movie, but for the most part it was a good buy.
Published 13 days ago by Dexter Law
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Major tear jerker. Get out the Kleenex!! Loved Bette Midler & Barbara Hershey. Great chick flick, and a true testimony to long lasting friendships!!
Published 21 days ago by Island Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars I Had This....
I had this soundtrack years ago on cassette. The quality of the cd is of course much clearer. I can hear Bettes sweet pipes come through much better on the cd version. :)
Published 22 days ago by Christina Madera
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT JUST A GALS MOVIE--IT'S FOR EVERYONE
Wonderful enjoyable movie with lots of singing by Bette Midler. My favorite song is "Wind Beneath My Wings"--absolutely georgous words that reflect their friendship at the... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Linda J. Sherwood
5.0 out of 5 stars tear jerker
This has been a long time favorite. Any time I'm feeling low I sit down and watch and have myself a big ole cry
Published 25 days ago by Tammy
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