Beleza Americana
American Beauty · Sam Mendes
Beleza Americana is a drama movie released in 1999, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening e Thora Birch. It runs 2h 02min and is rated 18+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel e Paramount Plus Premium.
Official synopsis
Olhe mais de perto.
Lester Burham não aguenta mais o emprego e se sente impotente perante sua vida. Casado com Carolyn e pai da "aborrecente" Jane, o melhor momento de seu dia quando se masturba no chuveiro. Até que conhece Angela Hayes, amiga de Jane. Encantado com sua beleza e disposto a dar a volta por cima, Lester pede demissão e começa a reconstruir sua vida, com a ajuda de seu vizinho Ricky.
Where to watch Beleza Americana
Availability in Brazil · updated 28/09/2026
Cast of Beleza Americana
12 actors
Kevin Spacey
as Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
as Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
as Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
as Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
as Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
as Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
as Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper
as Colonel Fitts
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- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Cinematography
- Conrad Hall
- Editing
- Christopher Greenbury, Tariq Anwar
- Music
- Thomas Newman
- Production
- Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
- Screenplay
- Alan Ball
Where you've seen the cast of Beleza Americana
- Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham is also in Em Ritmo de Fuga (2017), Os Suspeitos (1995) and Vida de Inseto (1998)
- Annette Bening as Carolyn Burnham is also in Capitã Marvel (2019), Marte Ataca! (1996) and Morte no Nilo (2022)
- Thora Birch as Jane Burnham is also in Jogos Patrióticos (1992), Perigo Real e Imediato (1994) and Ghost World: Aprendendo a Viver (2001)
- Wes Bentley as Ricky Fitts is also in Interestelar (2014), Jogos Vorazes (2012) and Missão: Impossível - Efeito Fallout (2018)
Frequently asked questions about Beleza Americana
Where to watch Beleza Americana?
In Brazil, Beleza Americana is available on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is Beleza Americana on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel e Paramount Plus Premium.
Is Beleza Americana on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 28/09/2026, Beleza Americana was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel e Paramount Plus Premium.
How long is Beleza Americana?
Beleza Americana runs 2h 02min (122 minutes).
What is the age rating of Beleza Americana?
In Brazil, it is rated 18+.
What year did Beleza Americana come out?
Beleza Americana came out in 1999.
Beleza Americana details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- American Beauty
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company
Awards · Oscar 2000
- WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) Winner
- Best Picture Winner
- Directing Winner
- Actor in a Leading Role Winner
- Actress in a Leading Role Nominee
- Cinematography Winner
- Film Editing Nominee
- Music (Original Score) Nominee
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