Movie

American Beauty

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★ 8.0(13,060)19992h 2m

American Beauty is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and JustWatch TV in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sam Mendes
Release date: 1999-09-15
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $356,296,601
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures

American Beauty — trailer

About American Beauty

American Beauty is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Thora Birch. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 13,060 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Beauty in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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Themes & keywords

estate agentadulterycoming outfirst timevirgincheatingparent child relationshipage differencemidlife crisischeerleaderdark comedyrosesatiredysfunctional familysuburbia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Beauty in United States?+

In United States, American Beauty is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and JustWatch TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is American Beauty on Netflix?+

American Beauty is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is American Beauty?+

American Beauty has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in American Beauty?+

American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley and Mena Suvari.

When did American Beauty come out?+

American Beauty is a 1999 movie directed by Sam Mendes.

What genre is American Beauty?+

American Beauty is Drama film.

Who directed American Beauty?+

American Beauty was directed by Sam Mendes.