Storyline
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 & Crew
Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sam Mendes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. American Beauty is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
