How long is American Beauty?

American Beauty is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is American Beauty rated?

American Beauty is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream American Beauty?

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American Beauty (1999) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.0 from 13,518 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 15, 1999
TMDB rating: 8.0 / 10 from 13,518 votes
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hoopla (free).

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How long is American Beauty?: American Beauty is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is American Beauty rated?: American Beauty is rated R in the US.
Is American Beauty a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream American Beauty?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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