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American Beauty

(1999)

Rated R for strong sexuality, language, violence and drug content.

R 120min.
Comedy, Drama
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Noted theater director Sam Mendes, who was responsible for the acclaimed 1998 revival of Cabaret and Nicole Kidman's turn in The Blue Room, made his motion picture debut with this film about the dark side of an American family, and about the nature ... Read More
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Lester Burnham
Caroline Burnham
Jane Burnham
Ricky Fitts
Angela Hayes
Colonel Fitts
Buddy Kane
Barbara Fitts
Jim Olmeyer
Jim Berkley

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March 20, 2012
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I hated this movie! I walked out at least three times. It was too real for me, it reminded me too much of growing up. ;(
March 17, 2011
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It really made me think about life ! When your dreams come true, The next step might be diffrent than what you think !!!
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