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Feature film — 1999

American Beauty (1999)

8.02h 2mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 13,510 votes.

DreamWorks Pictures / Jinks/Cohen Company

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Director: Sam Mendes

On screen

Cast & crew

Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham

Kevin Spacey

Lester Burnham

Annette Bening as Carolyn Burnham

Annette Bening

Carolyn Burnham

Thora Birch as Jane Burnham

Thora Birch

Jane Burnham

Wes Bentley as Ricky Fitts

Wes Bentley

Ricky Fitts

Mena Suvari as Angela Hayes

Mena Suvari

Angela Hayes

Peter Gallagher as Buddy Kane

Peter Gallagher

Buddy Kane

Allison Janney as Barbara Fitts

Allison Janney

Barbara Fitts

Chris Cooper as Colonel Fitts

Chris Cooper

Colonel Fitts

Scott Bakula as Jim Olmeyer

Scott Bakula

Jim Olmeyer

Sam Robards as Jim Berkley

Sam Robards

Jim Berkley

Barry Del Sherman as Brad

Barry Del Sherman

Brad

Ara Celi as Sale House Woman #1

Ara Celi

Sale House Woman #1

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