Movies Confirmed 8.0

American Beauty

"... look closer"

September 15, 1999 2h 2m Sam Mendes

Drama

8.0

13,439 votes

2h 2m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 9897 days ago — September 15, 1999

About

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.

Cast

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

Scott Bakula

Jim Olmeyer

Sam Robards

Jim Berkley

Barry Del Sherman

Brad

Ara Celi

Sale House Woman #1

Trailer

Release Date

September 15, 1999

Status

Confirmed

Director

Sam Mendes

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company

Budget

$15.0M

Revenue

$356.3M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: R
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: Alan Ball
Producers: Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
Composer: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Conrad Hall
Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

United States · Premiere: September 8, 1999
United States · Limited: September 15, 1999
United States · Theatrical: October 1, 1999

Where to Watch

United States: Rent on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Indonesia: Stream on Vidio | Rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies | Buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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