American Beauty
Directed by Sam Mendes
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.
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Top cast
Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper
Colonel Fitts
Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer
Sam Robards
Jim Berkley
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch American Beauty online?
As of August 6, 2026, American Beauty is available to stream on Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is American Beauty on Netflix?
No — American Beauty is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy American Beauty online?
Yes. In United States, American Beauty can be rented on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream American Beauty?
As of August 6, 2026, American Beauty is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
