1999 · movie · R · 2h 2m
American Beauty
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Is American Beauty on Netflix?
No. American Beauty (1999) is not on Netflix, or on any of the other seven major US subscription services, right now.
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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How we got to 79.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 44 | none |
American Beauty: common questions
Is American Beauty on Netflix?
No. American Beauty (1999) is not on Netflix, or on any of the other seven major US subscription services, right now.
Where can I watch American Beauty?
American Beauty (1999) is not included with any major US streaming subscription right now. It may be available to rent or buy.
Is American Beauty worth watching?
It scores 79.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is American Beauty?
American Beauty runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What is American Beauty rated?
American Beauty is rated R in the US.
Who is in American Beauty?
American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley.
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Availability last verified October 4, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.