American Beauty

Name: American Beauty
Released: 1999-09-15
Rating: 7.999

8.0/10 (13,126)

·1999· 122 min

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 13,126 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 13,126 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is American Beauty from?

American Beauty was released in 1999.