American Beauty

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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.

Director: Sam Mendes
Cast: Kevin Spacey , Annette Bening , Thora Birch , Wes Bentley , Mena Suvari , Peter Gallagher , Allison Janney , Chris Cooper , Scott Bakula , Sam Robards

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1999-09-15

Rating: 7.998

Runtime: 122minutes

Budget: 15M

Revenue: 356M

Production Companies: DreamWorks Pictures , Jinks/Cohen Company

Reviews:

  • Cecilia Friedman
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Apollo Floyd
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Cecilia Strong
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Cecilia Friedman
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Santino Lamb
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5