American Beauty(1999) WINNER OF 5 ACADMEY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE

Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is struggling to endure marriage to uber-realtor Carolyn (Annette Bening), an unfulfilling career and a sullen teenage daughter (Thora Birch). Deep into a midlife crisis, Lester becomes infatuated with a friend (Mena Suvari) of his daughter. Soon, he's quit his job and is working at a fast-food joint in this dazzling blend of social satire and domestic tragedy from director Sam Mendes that scooped up five Oscars.

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening

Director: Sam Mendes Genre: Drama Format: Widescreen Language: English Awards: Academy AwardŽ Winner