American Beauty (1999)

1999-09-15 · 122 min · Rating 8.00/10 (12922 votes)

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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.

Drama

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Keywords

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