American Beauty

+16
2h 2m
1999
8.007 /10 (12,468)

...Look closer.

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1999-09-15

Top Billed 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

Sale House Woman #1

John Cho

Sale House Man #1

Fort Atkinson

Sale House Man #2

Sue Casey

Sale House Woman #2

Kent Faulcon

Sale House Man #3

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