American Beauty
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19992h 2m8.0(13,215 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
American Beauty (1999) is a drama film directed by Sam Mendes. It stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Thora Birch. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.0 out of 10 from 13,215 votes.
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Director
Cast
Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts
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Who stars in American Beauty?
American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, and Wes Bentley, and was directed by Sam Mendes.
How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.
When did American Beauty come out?
American Beauty was released in 1999.
What genre is American Beauty?
American Beauty is a drama film.
Is American Beauty worth watching?
American Beauty holds an average audience score of 8.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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