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American Beauty (1999): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

American Beauty

1999 · 2h 2m · Movie

American Beauty

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Drama

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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In theaters: September 15, 1999

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Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes

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American Beauty | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts
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