
About
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.
Cast

Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham

Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham

Thora Birch
Jane Burnham

Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts

Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes

Chris Cooper
Colonel Frank Fitts

Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts

Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane

Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer
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Lists
#77 on IMDb top 250 IMDb
#96 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#794 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Awards
Oscar for Best Cinematography Conrad L. Hall
Oscar for Best Director Sam Mendes
Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role Kevin Spacey
Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Alan Ball