American Beauty(1999)
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Overview
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.
Director
Sam Mendes
Studio
DreamWorks Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$356M
Cast
Kevin Spacey
as Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
as Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
as Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
as Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
as Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
as Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
as Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper
as Colonel Fitts
Scott Bakula
as Jim Olmeyer
Sam Robards
as Jim Berkley
Barry Del Sherman
as Brad
Ara Celi
as Sale House Woman #1
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$356M
Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures • Jinks/Cohen Company
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Where can I watch American Beauty?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Beauty (1999).
What is American Beauty about?▼
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.
Who directed American Beauty?▼
American Beauty was directed by Sam Mendes and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is American Beauty?▼
American Beauty has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in American Beauty?▼
The cast of American Beauty includes Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, Annette Bening as Carolyn Burnham, Thora Birch as Jane Burnham, Wes Bentley as Ricky Fitts, Mena Suvari as Angela Hayes and more.
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