American Beauty
American Beautyhttps://nyafilm.fun/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vFKB0xFQB8qA5QdtIfds.jpg
7.4
Your Vote:
Voting: 7.4 /10 (15)
8.3 IMDB Rating 11,422 Views

American Beauty

A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.

Details

American Beauty is a critically acclaimed drama film released in 1999. Set in a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood, it explores the life of Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man facing a mid-life crisis. He becomes infatuated with his daughter's vivacious best friend, igniting a series of events that will transform his life forever.

Lester’s discontentment with his seemingly perfect life leads him to question societal norms and redefine his priorities. His newfound obsession with his daughter's best friend serves as a catalyst for self-discovery and liberation. As the story unfolds, viewers follow Lester’s journey as he navigates his own desires and fantasies, ultimately leading to a reappraisal of his current existence.

The movie dives deeply into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of beauty, desire, and the search for happiness. It skillfully portrays the conflicts and hidden desires that lie beneath the surface of day-to-day suburban life.

American Beauty garnered widespread critical acclaim, winning five Academy Awards including Best Picture. Renowned for its outstanding performances and thought-provoking narrative, it continues to be celebrated for its profound exploration of the human experience.

With its unforgettable characters and captivating storytelling, American Beauty offers a poignant and thought-provoking portrayal of one man's struggle for meaning and happiness in his seemingly idyllic suburban life.

Also Known As:

American Beauty

Release Date:

01 Oct 1999

Writers:

Alan Ball

Awards:

Won 5 Oscars. Another 106 wins & 102 nominations.

People also search for

Juliet, Naked 2018

Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) has an unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession.

Category: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke

6.6 IMDB Rating 6,331 Views
The Crush 1993

A journalist becomes the unwanted center of attention for a 14-year-old girl, who proceeds to sabotage his life after he refuses her sexual advances.

Category: Crime, Drama, Romantic, Romantic, Thriller

Stars: Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Rubin

5.8 IMDB Rating 110 Views
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story 2025

The movie centers around the Quinns and DeLucas who have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium - the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team - especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas.

Category: Drama, Family, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano

6.3 IMDB Rating 64 Views
She’s Making a List 2025

A Naughty-or-Nice inspector evaluating a girl's Christmas status falls for her widowed father, making her question the strict rules of her consulting firm and forcing her to choose between protocol and love.

Category: Comedy, Drama, Holiday, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Lacey Chabert, Andrew W. Walker, Cadence Compton

6.2 IMDB Rating 51 Views
Single on the 25th 2025

The story follows a 30-something who spends Christmas alone in the city, only to find unexpected companionship with a handsome neighbor.

Category: Christmas, Drama, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing, Teneisha Collins

7.0 IMDB Rating 51 Views
Ryan’s Daughter 1970

Set in the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married woman in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.

Category: Drama, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, John Mills

7.4 IMDB Rating 56 Views
Creation 2009

Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.

Category: Biography, Drama, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Ian Kelly

6.6 IMDB Rating 142 Views
Some Kind of Wonderful 1987

When Keith goes out with Amanda, the girl of his dreams, Amanda's ex-boyfriend plans to get back at Keith. Meanwhile, Keith's best friend, tomboy Watts, realizes she has feelings for Keith.

Category: Drama, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson

7.0 IMDB Rating 145 Views
Drive – The Pretenders 2026

A young race car mechanic pretends to be engaged to the most scandalous racing star in the scene - officially for his reputation, but secretly for her own chance behind the wheel. Soon the lie threatens to destroy everything.

Category: Drama, Romantic, Romantic, Sport

Stars: Jeanette Hain, Misel Maticevic, Philippe Brenninkmeyer

503 Views
Nina Forever 2016

Suicidal Rob starts dating a colleague at the supermarket. But whenever they have sex, his dead girlfriend, Nina, pops up.

Category: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romantic, Romantic, Thriller

Stars: Cian Barry, Abigail Hardingham, Mandeep Dhillon

5.6 IMDB Rating 195 Views