American Beauty's cast and crew

Director

Sam Mendes

Writers

Alan Ball

Cast

Allison Janney Barbara Fitts

Barry Del Sherman Brad

Wes Bentley Ricky Fitts

Kevin Spacey Lester Burnham

Chris Cooper Frank Fitts

Annette Bening Carolyn Burnham

Peter Gallagher Buddy Kane

Mena Suvari Angela Hayes

Thora Birch Jane Burnham