American Beauty 1999
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SplatLester 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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as Lester Burnham
as Carolyn Burnham
as Jane Burnham
as Ricky Fitts
as Angela Hayes
as Buddy Kane
as Barbara Fitts
as Colonel Fitts
as Jim Olmeyer
as Jim Berkley
Director:
Writer:
Alan Ball
Stars:
Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari, Peter Gallagher, Allison Janney, Chris Cooper, Scott Bakula, Sam Robards,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
American Beauty
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Lester Burnham
as Carolyn Burnham
as Jane Burnham
as Ricky Fitts
as Angela Hayes
as Buddy Kane
as Barbara Fitts
as Colonel Fitts
as Jim Olmeyer
as Jim Berkley
as Brad
as Sale House Woman #1
as Sale House Man #1
as Sale House Man #2
as Sale House Woman #2
as Sale House Man #3
as Sale House Woman #4
as Sale House Woman #4
as Spartanette #1
as Spartanette #2
as Spartanette #3
as Spartanette #4
as Spartanette #5
as Spartanette #6
as Spartanette #7
as Spartanette #8
as Spartanette #9
as Spartanette #10
as Playground Girl #1
as Playground Girl #2
as Christy Kane
as Catering Boss
as Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (Janine)
as Mr. Smiley's Manager
as Firing Range Attendant
as Young Jane
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Newscaster (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Advertising Executive (uncredited)
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