


American Beauty at a glance
American Beauty is a 1999 drama film, running 2h 2m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1999-09-15
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 · 13,533 votes
Facts come from TMDB and are refreshed automatically. Availability is per country and changes weekly — the United Kingdom row is what you see by default.
Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
Streaming data by JustWatch, delivered through TMDB and cached for six hours — updating now. This site does not sell or host these streams.
Every service carrying this title in the United Kingdom (opens the JustWatch list in a new tab)
Compare the services themselves? All streaming services, or read how availability works.
Synopsis
Feature filmLester 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.
Cast
14 names
Kevin SpaceyLester Burnham
Annette BeningCarolyn Burnham
Thora BirchJane Burnham
Wes BentleyRicky Fitts
Mena SuvariAngela Hayes
Peter GallagherBuddy Kane
Allison JanneyBarbara Fitts
Chris CooperColonel Fitts
Scott BakulaJim Olmeyer
Sam RobardsJim Berkley
Barry Del ShermanBrad
Ara CeliSale House Woman #1
John ChoSale House Man #1
Hal Fort AtkinsonSale House Man #2Questions about American Beauty
Quick answersWhere can I watch American Beauty in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, American Beauty is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is American Beauty suitable for children?
American Beauty is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is American Beauty on PelisPlus UK?
American Beauty has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is American Beauty about?
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.
How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty runs for 2h 2m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the American Beauty trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Theatrical Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
Picked from TMDB recommendations














