After his death sometime in his 43rd year, suburbanite Lester Burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life, during which he had no idea of his imminent passing. He is a husband to real estate ...

After his death sometime in his 43rd year, suburbanite Lester Burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life, during which he had no idea of his imminent passing. He is a husband to real estate ...

American Beauty ultimately feels like a morality tale with Lester Burnham at the center. By going against the system and exploiting his bosses, this film implies there must be some payback.

The debut direction of Sam Mendes, the film narrates the dark side of an American family, and about the nature and price of beauty in a culture obsessed with outward appearances. Starring Annette ...