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27,995 Ratings

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Directed by Sam Mendes
United States, 1999
Drama, Comedy
  • 122122 minutes

Synopsis

In this Academy Award-winning parable about the dysfunctional life of a seemingly perfect suburban family, complications arise when the father starts to develop feelings for his teenage daughter’s cheerleader best friend.

Synopsis

In this Academy Award-winning parable about the dysfunctional life of a seemingly perfect suburban family, complications arise when the father starts to develop feelings for his teenage daughter’s cheerleader best friend.