“... look closer”
American Beauty
8.0
13,126 votes·1999
·2h 2m
·MovieDrama
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.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget23.8x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
estate agentadulterycoming outfirst timevirgincheatingparent child relationshipage differencemidlife crisischeerleaderdark comedyrose
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
Hal Fort Atkinson
Sale House Man #2
Sue Casey
Sale House Woman #2
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