Directed by:
Sam MendesScreenplay:
Alan BallCinematography:
Conrad L. HallComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari, Peter Gallagher, Allison Janney, Chris Cooper, Scott Bakula, Sam Robards (more)VOD (6)
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American Beauty tells the story of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) a suburban father who feels his life has become to be a mere and pointless existence. Unaware that he is experiencing a mid-life crisis, things just seem to be getting worse for Lester and he decides to quit his job and indulge in a teenage-like world where he feels no burdens or pressure. Lester's life starts to change dramatically as he starts to lift weights, smoke pot and becomes uncontrollably infatuated with his daughter's sexually over flown best friend. Tension begins to build in the family as Lester starts to get lost in his new world where he is slowly starting to forget the difference between right and wrong. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Kevin Spacey
USA
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Annette Bening
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Thora Birch
USA
Best movies:
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Wes Bentley
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Mena Suvari
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Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Peter Gallagher
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Allison Janney
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Chris Cooper
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Scott Bakula
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Sam Robards
USA
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Barry Del Sherman
USA
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Ara Celi
USA
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John Cho
South Korea
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Fort Atkinson
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Sue Casey
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Kent Faulcon
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Men in Black (1997)
Brenda Wehle
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Alison Faulk
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Reshma Gajjar
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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Chelsea Hertford
USA
Best movies:
American Beauty (1999)
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