Story Overview of American Beauty
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.
American Beauty Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
American Beauty Details and Cast
| Movie Name | American Beauty |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Language | English |
| Release Date | 1999-09-15 |
| Runtime | 122 minutes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genres | Drama |
| Writer | Alan Ball |
| Director | Sam Mendes |
| Producer | Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks |
American Beauty Official Trailer
American Beauty Star 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 |
Where to Watch American Beauty Online (OTT Platforms)
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Our Review of American Beauty
'American Beauty' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama. Released on 1999-09-15, this 122-minute film by Sam Mendes has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, it’s worth a look for drama fans.
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