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American Beauty

(1999)
8.3 PixlRun
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Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 02min
Premiere 1999-09-15
Box office $130,096,601 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Sam Mendes
Cinematography Conrad Hall
Editor Christopher Greenbury
Producers Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
Production DreamWorks Pictures · Jinks/Cohen Company
IMDb 8.3
RT 87
Meta 84

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Director
Sam Mendes
Cinematography
Conrad Hall
Editor
Christopher Greenbury
Producers
Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed American Beauty?
Sam Mendes directed American Beauty in 1999.
What is the IMDb rating?
American Beauty has an IMDb rating of 8.3/10 from 1,272,515 votes.
Where can I watch American Beauty?
American Beauty is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty has a runtime of 2h 02min (122 minutes).
How much did American Beauty earn at the box office?
American Beauty earned $130,096,601 worldwide.

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