Amazing movie, funny and insightful. Kids may not understand the material. There is also sexual content, violence and drug use.

I think this is one of the most brilliant films I have ever had the pleasure of watching. It is not for weak minded audiences and I recommend that parents do not show it to young children for obvious reasons. The story line is engaging, the acting is spectacular, and the casting is perfect. Spacey proves to be an excellent choice for Lester and Bening is wonderful as Carolyn. Overall I give this film the highest of ratings and place it in the must see category for every movie fan.

Horrible movie. So much is soo wrong with it. Grown man lusting after and fantasizing about young girls. Showing the private parts of girls who were underage when filming the movie. I left the movie feeling, dirty, terrible, disturbed, etc. It does make you think, but it's not worth it. Terrible waste of time and money.

Full of sex, violence, you name it. It was disgusting. If you're a parent who has no idea what this movie is about, please know one thing, it's not for kids of any age!

American beauty is for people who love film as an art, a story as good as it could ever be the academy treated the film with the up most respect and so should you , not made for young children and if weak minded its not for you either