American Beauty
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Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1999-09-15
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $356296601
Runtime: 122 min
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