American Beauty
1999 · 2h 2m · Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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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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Sam MendesWritten by
Alan Ball8.0Smart score
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