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American Beauty

1999122 min 8.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“... look closer”

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 / first air1999-09-15
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorSam Mendes
WriterAlan Ball
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$356,296,601
ProductionDreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company

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10 cast members
Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyLester Burnham
Annette BeningAnnette BeningCarolyn Burnham
Thora BirchThora BirchJane Burnham
Wes BentleyWes BentleyRicky Fitts
Mena SuvariMena SuvariAngela Hayes
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherBuddy Kane
Allison JanneyAllison JanneyBarbara Fitts
Chris CooperChris CooperColonel Fitts
Scott BakulaScott BakulaJim Olmeyer
Sam RobardsSam RobardsJim Berkley

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