Budget:

$15,000,000

Revenue:

$356,296,601

American Beauty

1999 · 122 min · R

In a seemingly ordinary suburban household, a complex web of relationships and desires unfolds. Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man struggling with his mundane job and unhappy marriage, becomes infatuated with his 15-year-old daughter's best friend, Angela Hayes. This unexpected attraction sparks a chain reaction of events, leading Lester to re-evaluate his life and seek out new experiences. His transformation is marked by a series of bold actions, including quitting his job and starting a new career as a fry cook, as well as pursuing relationships with two women - his wife, Carolyn, and Angela - and reconnecting with his daughter, Jane. Through his journey, Lester comes to realize the beauty in the world around him, finding meaning in the everyday moments and people that often go unnoticed. Ultimately, his newfound appreciation for life leads to a sense of acceptance and contentment, even in the face of tragic circumstances.

Studio: DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company

Full Cast and Crew+

Cast

Kevin SpaceyLester BurnhamAnnette BeningCarolyn BurnhamThora BirchJane BurnhamWes BentleyRicky FittsMena SuvariAngela HayesPeter GallagherBuddy KaneAllison JanneyBarbara FittsChris CooperColonel FittsScott BakulaJim OlmeyerSam RobardsJim BerkleyBarry Del ShermanBradAra CeliSale House Woman #1John ChoSale House Man #1Hal Fort AtkinsonSale House Man #2Sue CaseySale House Woman #2Kent FaulconSale House Man #3Brenda WehleSale House Woman #4Lisa CloudSale House Woman #4Alison FaulkSpartanette #1KKrista GoodsittSpartanette #2

Crew

Sam MendesDirecting · DirectorAlan BallWriting · Writer

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