American Beauty

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19992h 2m8.0(13,384 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 13,384 votes.

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Director

Sam Mendes

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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Is American Beauty Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Beauty

Where can I watch American Beauty?

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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.