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American Beauty poster

American Beauty

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8.0(13.1K)19992h 2mReleased

Directed by Sam Mendes

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.

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Release: September 15, 1999
Runtime: 2h 2m
Revenue: $356,296,601
Popularity: 9.5

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Kevin Spacey — Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham

Annette Bening — Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham

Thora Birch — Thora Birch
Jane Burnham

Wes Bentley — Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts

Mena Suvari — Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes

Peter Gallagher

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