Quick Info
- Year
- 1999
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Duration
- 122 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $15M
- Box Office
- $356M
External Ratings
IMDb8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes80%
📺 Where to Watch
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American Beauty
Our Rating
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7.6/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.1
Acting
8.2
Direction
8
Cinematography
7.8
Music
7.6
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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