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American Beauty is a 1999 American black comedy-drama film written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes in his feature directorial debut. Kevin Spacey stars as Lester Burnham, an advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, played by Mena Suvari.
- $356.3 million
- Jinks/Cohen Company
- $15 million
- Thomas Newman
Oct 1, 1999 · American Beauty: Directed by Sam Mendes. With Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley. A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
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- Drama
- Sam Mendes
- 1999-10-01
List. In Theaters Fandango at Home Prime Video. Rent American Beauty on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Flawlessly cast and brimming with dark, acid...
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- Sam Mendes
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- Kevin Spacey
Sep 24, 1999 · A comedy-tragedy about a man who rebels against his empty life and finds freedom in a teenage girl. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the film's themes, characters and performances, and his final verdict on its victory and loss.
American Beauty, American dramatic film, released in 1999, that was a critical and box office success and earned five Academy Awards, including best picture. Writer Alan Ball and director Sam Mendes created a dark satire of suburban culture that delivers sharp jabs at a typical middle-class American family, kills off its flawed yet likable main ...
