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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.3/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 8.0/1013,541 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 84 | 100% |
Key crew
- Sam MendesDirector
- Thomas NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Alan BallWriter
Cast
- Kevin SpaceyLester Burnham
- Annette BeningCarolyn Burnham
- Thora BirchJane Burnham
- Wes BentleyRicky Fitts
- Mena SuvariAngela Hayes
- Peter GallagherBuddy Kane
- Allison JanneyBarbara Fitts
- Chris CooperColonel Fitts
- Scott BakulaJim Olmeyer
- Sam RobardsJim Berkley
- Barry Del ShermanBrad
- Ara CeliSale House Woman #1
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Themes
Comfort Classics
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