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American Beauty (1999)

Movie122 minRated R

IMDb8.3/ 10CTV score8.2/ 10

Where to watch American Beauty in Australia

American Beauty is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $3.99.

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About American Beauty

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.

Year
1999
Genres
Drama
Runtime
122 min
Rated
R
Director
Sam Mendes

American Beauty release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release
DVD and Blu-ray in Australia

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of American Beauty

Director
Sam Mendes
Writer
Alan Ball
Producer
Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
Original Music Composer
Thomas Newman
Director of Photography
Conrad Hall

Cast and crew: TMDB.

American Beauty trailer

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Is American Beauty on Netflix in Australia?

Yes, American Beauty is on Netflix in Australia (subscription).

Can I watch American Beauty for free in Australia?

No, American Beauty is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $3.99.

Can I rent or buy American Beauty in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy American Beauty in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99) and Fetch TV (rent from $3.99, buy from $14.99).