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American Beauty (1999)

8.3/10 1999 2h 2m
Drama
1999 • R • 122 min • Drama
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★ 8.3 / 10  IMDb
Drama
DirectorSam Mendes
WriterAlan Ball
StarsKevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $130,096,601

About American Beauty

After his death sometime in his 43rd year, suburbanite Lester Burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life, during which he had no idea of his imminent passing. He is a husband to real estate agent…

Ratings & Reviews

8.3/10
IMDb
87%
Rotten Tomatoes
84/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 5 Oscars. 112 wins & 102 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Mendes
Writer
Alan Ball
Actor
Kevin Spacey
Actor
Annette Bening
Actor
Thora Birch
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8.3/10
IMDb Rating
2h 2min
Runtime
1999
Year

FAQ: American Beauty (1999)

What genre is American Beauty (1999)?
American Beauty (1999) is listed as Drama.
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American Beauty (1999) has a runtime of 2h 2min (122 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1999
Rating 8.3/10
Duration 2h 2m
Genre Drama

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