# Beaches (1988)

> Two women from opposite sides of the tracks sustain a passionate friendship through ambition, romance, motherhood, and devastating loss.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9334

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: Garry Marshall
- Cast: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Grace Johnston, Mayim Bialik
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sentimental, wistful, theatrical, nostalgic movie night, girls night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey through friendship, love, and loss unfolds against the backdrop of life's unpredictable tides.

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