Beaches (1988) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Rated PG-13 • 1988 • 2h 3m
A brash, driven singer and a reserved rich girl form a lifetime friendship from childhood to adulthood — through successes, failures, and a devastating illness. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. PG-13 covers adult content and the film's emotional weight.
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Is Beaches appropriate for kids?
A brash, driven singer and a reserved rich girl form a lifetime friendship from childhood to adulthood — through successes, failures, and a devastating illness. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. PG-13 covers adult content and the film's emotional weight. Read more — free account
Content severity in Beaches
What happens in Beaches, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 1:28 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Beaches
None.
Violence and gore in Beaches
None.
Language in Beaches
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beaches
None.
Mature themes in Beaches
A 30-year friendship between two very different women — the friendship's tensions and repairs over decades. The terminal illness that ends it. 'Wind Beneath My Wings' is forever associated with Bette Midler after this film. One of the decade's great weepies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaches appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Beaches is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. A brash, driven singer and a reserved rich girl form a lifetime friendship from childhood to adulthood — through successes, failures, and a devastating illness. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. PG-13 covers adult…
What age rating does Beaches have?
Beaches is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is Beaches about?
A brash, driven singer and a reserved rich girl form a lifetime friendship from childhood to adulthood — through successes, failures, and a devastating illness. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. PG-13 covers adult content and the film's emotional weight.
Is there sex or nudity in Beaches?
None.
How violent is Beaches?
None.
Is the language in Beaches appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beaches?
None.
What mature themes appear in Beaches?
A 30-year friendship between two very different women — the friendship's tensions and repairs over decades. The terminal illness that ends it. 'Wind Beneath My Wings' is forever associated with Bette Midler after this film. One of the decade's great weepies.
How long is Beaches?
Beaches runs 123 minutes, directed by Garry Marshall, released in 1988.
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