Movies like American Beauty

Magnolia weaves together the lives of multiple characters seeking happiness and meaning in San Fernando Valley, mirroring American Beauty's mosaic of complex characters and existential themes.

The Virgin Suicides offers a haunting look at the lives of five sisters in suburbia, shrouded in mystery and tragedy, paralleling American Beauty's exploration of themes like lost innocence and the dark underbelly of suburban life.

Starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio as a couple facing the crushing disappointment of their ordinary existence, Revolutionary Road echoes the existential dread and critique of suburban life seen in American Beauty.

A darkly comedic portrayal of a dysfunctional family embarking on a road trip, Little Miss Sunshine offers a satirical look at personal failures, aspirations, and family dynamics much like American Beauty.

This film stars George Clooney as a land baron who tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident, offering a poignant family drama with a touch of dark comedy, akin to the storytelling in American Beauty.

Garden State presents a quirky and introspective look at a young man's return to his hometown and dysfunctional family, resonating with the themes of self-discovery and suburban ennui found in American Beauty.

With its satirical edge, Election showcases the ambition and deceit that permeate a high school's student election, capturing the darkly comedic elements and social satire present in American Beauty.

Delving into the suburban malaise and dysfunctional family life, The Ice Storm dissects the emotional isolation and moral decay of its characters, themes similarly explored in American Beauty.