American Beauty Resources

Websites

DreamWorks Promo Site

Yes, they still have up a studio site promoting the film.

Overrated? Not According to Rotten Tomatoes…

American Beauty has gotten a lot of flack over the years for being overrated, but according to Rotten Tomatoes, people still dig it . . .

Alan Ball's Script, Online for Your Viewing Enjoyment

If you can't get enough of the movie's snappy dialogue, you can read it here.

Articles and Interviews

American Beauty in the Rearview

Check out this piece on the 15th anniversary of the film's release.

Introducing Sam Mendes

This is a great piece on Sam Mendes from just a few days after American Beauty's release, when nobody knew just how big the movie would become.

Video

Lester, Carolyn, and a Very Expensive Couch

This is the scene that basically sums up Carolyn's and Lester's problems.

All About the Advertising

Check out one of the original trailers for the film.

Audio

Kevin Spacey on American Beauty

Okay, this is a video, but Kevin Spacey talks about the film at length.

A World-Class Soundtrack

Check out this little snippet of Thomas Newman's gorgeous score—not to be missed.

Images

IMDb Has a Whole Image Gallery for the Film

Over 87 images taking you through this visually stunning movie, including promo materials and storyboards.