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American Beauty

1999•2h 2m•★ 8.0•Released

Drama

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 1999
Runtime: 2h 2m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Sam Mendes
Production: DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $356,296,601

Cast

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Kevin Spacey

Lester Burnham

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Annette Bening

Carolyn Burnham

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Thora Birch

Jane Burnham

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Wes Bentley

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Mena Suvari

Angela Hayes

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Peter Gallagher

Buddy Kane

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