American Beauty (1999)

  • R
  • 09/08/1999 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 2m

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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.

Sam Mendes

Director

Alan Ball

Writer

Cast

Kevin Spacey's headshot

Kevin Spacey

Lester Burnham
Annette Bening's headshot

Annette Bening

Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch's headshot

Thora Birch

Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley's headshot

Wes Bentley

Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari's headshot

Mena Suvari

Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher's headshot

Peter Gallagher

Buddy Kane
Allison Janney's headshot

Allison Janney

Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper's headshot

Chris Cooper

Colonel Fitts

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