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1999 · 2h 2m · 8.0 on TMDB

R

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.

Cast

Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts

Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari

Angela Hayes

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Buddy Kane

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Barbara Fitts

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Colonel Fitts

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Jim Olmeyer

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Jim Berkley

Barry Del Sherman

Barry Del Sherman

Brad

Ara Celi

Ara Celi

Sale House Woman #1

Production

DreamWorks Pictures Jinks/Cohen Company

Directed by

Sam Mendes

Where to watch

Hoopla

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Released: September 15, 1999
Budget: $15M
Box office: $356M

Awards

Best Picture · 1999Oscars
Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1999Golden Globes
Best Film · 1999BAFTA
People's Choice Award · 1999TIFF

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