

American Beauty
1999-09-15 · 122 min · ★ 8.0
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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Production details
- Directors
- Sam Mendes
- Production companies
- DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 15,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 356,296,601
Top Cast
Kevin SpaceyLester Burnham
Annette BeningCarolyn Burnham
Thora BirchJane Burnham
Wes BentleyRicky Fitts
Mena SuvariAngela Hayes
Peter GallagherBuddy Kane
Allison JanneyBarbara Fitts
Chris CooperColonel Fitts
Scott BakulaJim Olmeyer
Sam RobardsJim Berkley
Barry Del ShermanBrad
Ara CeliSale House Woman #1
John ChoSale House Man #1
Hal Fort AtkinsonSale House Man #2
Sue CaseySale House Woman #2
Kent FaulconSale House Man #3
Brenda WehleSale House Woman #4
Lisa CloudSale House Woman #4
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