# American Beauty (1999) - **Summary**: This black comedy-drama film follows Lester Burnham, a middle-aged executive, who becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, triggering a midlife crisis. It portrays his dissatisfaction with life and the unraveling of his suburban existence​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_(1999_film))​. - **Director**: Sam Mendes - **Genre**: Black Comedy-Drama - **IMDB**: [Link to IMDB Page](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/)