American Beauty (1999)
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American Beauty (1999)
Certified Cringeworthy
91.6% Audience Cringe Score (320 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
NO
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined American Beauty is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Beauty have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, American Beauty contains sex scenes.
Can I watch American Beauty with my parents or kids?
No, American Beauty is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.
Is American Beauty appropriate for kids?
No, American Beauty is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.
* 91.6% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of American Beauty as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.