Where to watch Beaches in the United States
Beaches (1988) is streaming on Amazon Prime. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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You can stream Beaches (1988) on Amazon Prime with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Can a lifelong bond survive the crushing weight of class divides and the inevitable decay of time? This emotional rollercoaster tracks two women through decades of heartbreak and triumph as they navigate the messy reality of staying close.
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Director
Garry Marshall
Cast
Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Grace Johnston, Mayim Bialik, Marcie Leeds, Carol Williard
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Beaches
You can stream Beaches (1988) on Amazon Prime with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.7/10
RT Critics
41%
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Director
Garry Marshall
Cast
Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Grace Johnston, Mayim Bialik, Marcie Leeds, Carol Williard
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Beaches is streaming on Amazon Prime. Beaches is streaming on Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Rent Beaches on Apple TV+. Rent Beaches on Fandango At Home. Buy Beaches on Apple TV+. Buy Beaches on Fandango At Home. Beaches is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified August 19, 2026.