American Beauty
Director: Sam Mendes
"... look closer"
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.
Trailer
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
Chris Cooper
Colonel Fitts
Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer
Sam Robards
Jim Berkley
Barry Del Sherman
Brad
Ara Celi
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In brief
American Beauty (1999) is a drama film. With an average rating of 8.0/10 from 13,334 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 2min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch American Beauty online?
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How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty runs 122 minutes (2h 2min).
What rating does American Beauty have?
American Beauty has an average rating of 8.0/10 based on 13,334 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is American Beauty from?
American Beauty was released in 1999.
