5 W | 3 N
American Beauty1999
A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
StarsKevin SpaceyAnnette BeningThora BirchWes Bentley
DirectorSam Mendes
WriterAlan Ball
AwardsWon 5 Oscars
- Best Original ScreenplayWinnerAlan Ball
- Best Motion Picture of the YearWinnerBruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
- Best Achievement in DirectingWinnerSam Mendes
- Best Achievement in CinematographyWinnerConrad L. Hall
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading RoleWinnerKevin Spacey
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleAnnette Bening
- Best Achievement in Film EditingTariq Anwar, Christopher Greenbury
- Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)Thomas Newman