Who stars in American Beauty?

American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey (Lester Burnham), Annette Bening (Carolyn Burnham), Thora Birch (Jane Burnham), Wes Bentley (Ricky Fitts), Mena Suvari (Angela Hayes). The film was directed by Sam Mendes.

How long is American Beauty?

American Beauty has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is American Beauty worth watching?

American Beauty holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch American Beauty?

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American Beauty (1999) Movie

Name: American Beauty
Director: Sam Mendes
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: PT2h 2mM
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari

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American Beauty

R2h 2m1999Sam Mendes

IMDb: 8.3/10Rotten: 87%Metacritic: 84/100

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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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