American Beauty
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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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: American Beauty
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1999-09-15
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Rating: 8.006/10 (12390 votes)
- Budget: $15,000,000
- Revenue: $356,296,601
- Production Companies: DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 7.7393
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Theatrical Trailer
Theatrical Trailer 2
Alan Ball Wins Original Screenplay: 2000 Oscars
Conrad Hall Wins Cinematography: 2000 Oscars
American Beauty - Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Beauty?▼
American Beauty is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1999-09-15.
Who are the main actors in American Beauty?▼
The main cast includes Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari, .
Where can I watch American Beauty online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Beauty is available.
Is American Beauty based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of American Beauty?▼
American Beauty has an IMDb rating of 8.006/10 based on 12390 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of American Beauty?▼
The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $356,296,601 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for American Beauty?▼
The soundtrack was composed by DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was American Beauty filmed?▼
American Beauty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is American Beauty?▼
The total runtime of American Beauty is 122 minutes.
Is American Beauty suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to American Beauty?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Beauty.
Does American Beauty have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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