American Beauty
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Alan Ball Wins Original Screenplay: 2000 Oscars
Conrad Hall Wins Cinematography: 2000 Oscars
Sam Mendes Wins Best Director | 72nd Oscars (2000)
American Beauty Wins Best Picture: 2000 Oscars
Kevin Spacey Wins Best Actor: 2000 Oscars
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Frequently asked questions about American Beauty
Where can I watch American Beauty in the United States?
American Beauty is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch American Beauty for free?
American Beauty streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for American Beauty?
American Beauty scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in American Beauty?
American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, and Mena Suvari. Sam Mendes is the director.
How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
When did American Beauty come out?
American Beauty was released on September 15, 1999.
Which studio made American Beauty?
American Beauty was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Jinks/Cohen Company in the United States.
What was the budget for American Beauty?
American Beauty was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did American Beauty make at the box office?
American Beauty grossed $356,296,601 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
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