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Beaches

6.719882h 3m15MovieComedyDrama

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

DirectorGarry Marshall
WriterMary Agnes Donoghue
ProducersBonnie Bruckheimer·Bette Midler

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Garry Marshall

BMBette Midler
Bette Midler
CC Bloom
BHBarbara Hershey
Barbara Hershey
Hillary Whitney Essex
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
John Pierce
SGSpalding Gray
Spalding Gray
Dr. Richard Milstein
LKLainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan
Leona Bloom
JRJames Read
James Read
Michael Essex
GJGrace Johnston
Grace Johnston
Victoria Essex
MBMayim Bialik
Mayim Bialik
CC (age 11)
MLMarcie Leeds
Marcie Leeds
Hillary (age 11)
CW
Carol Williard
Aunt Vesta
AK
Allan Kent
Mr. Melman
PLPhil Leeds
Phil Leeds
Sammy Pinkers

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Beaches — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beaches?

Beaches is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beaches on Netflix?

No, Beaches is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Beaches on Amazon Prime Video?

Beaches isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Beaches for free?

Beaches is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.