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American Beauty (1999)
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📖 Story
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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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a heavy watch that leans on human conflict and harsh atmosphere more than comfort or easy release.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight American Beauty is a 1999 film in the Drama category from United States. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening. Runtime: about 122 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.0/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1999, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 122 minutes, Starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening.
Runtime
122 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper
Colonel Fitts
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Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer
Sam Robards
Jim Berkley
Barry Del Sherman
Brad
Ara Celi
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John Cho
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Hal Fort Atkinson
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Director: Sam Mendes
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1What is movie American Beauty (1999)?
It is a movie released in 1999 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of American Beauty?
American Beauty (1999) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch American Beauty online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of American Beauty?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 13,052 ratings.
5What is the runtime of American Beauty?
Its runtime is about 122 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is American Beauty best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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