
American Beauty
"American Beauty" is a 1999 drama film directed by Sam Mendes. The movie follows the character of Lester Burnham, played by Kevin Spacey, as he undergoes a mid-life crisis and reevaluates his life and priorities. As he becomes infatuated with his daughter's friend, played by Mena Suvari, his actions and decisions start affecting those around him. The film explores themes of beauty, longing, and conformity in suburban America.

Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham

Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts

Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes

Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer

Chris Cooper
Colonel Fitts

Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane

Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts

Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham

Thora Birch
Jane Burnham

Sam Robards
Jim Berkley

Ara Celi
Sale House Woman #1

John Cho
Sale House Man #1

Fort Atkinson
Sale House Man #2

Sue Casey
Sale House Woman #2

Kent Faulcon
Sale House Man #3

Brenda Wehle
Sale House Woman #4

Lisa Cloud
Sale House Woman #4

Alison Faulk
Spartanette #1

Krista Goodsitt
Spartanette #2

Lily Houtkin
Spartanette #3

Carolina Lancaster
Spartanette #4

Mona Leah
Spartanette #5

Chekesha Van Putten
Spartanette #6

Emily Zachary
Spartanette #7

Nancy Anderson
Spartanette #8

Reshma Gajjar
Spartanette #9

Stephanie Rizzo
Spartanette #10

Heather Joy Sher
Playground Girl #1

Chelsea Hertford
Playground Girl #2

Amber Smith
Christy Kane

Joel McCrary
Catering Boss

Marissa Jaret Winokur
Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (Janine)

Dennis Anderson
Mr. Smiley's Manager

Matthew Kimbrough
Firing Range Attendant

Erin Cathryn Strubbe
Young Jane

Bruce Cohen
Bartender (uncredited)

Elaine Corral Kendall
Newscaster (uncredited)

James Hunter
Student (uncredited)

Spencer Kayden
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
