The American Beauty (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1961, The American Beauty is a comedy film directed by Robert Dhéry, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into the hands of her late husband's secretary/secret lover. Once in pocession of the car, Marcel only encounters one bad luck episode after another with the excessive gasoline consumtion, his wife trying to sell it to make ammends meet, getting into traffic jams, accidently riding into a car wash with the top down, and more
Who’s in it. The American Beauty stars Robert Dhéry as Marcel Perrignon, Louis de Funès as Le secretaire du commissariat / le chef du personnel, Michel Serrault as le clochard and Jean Lefebvre as Chougnasse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The American Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Beauty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Beauty (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The American Beauty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The American Beauty worth watching?
- The American Beauty holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Beauty?
- The American Beauty stars Robert Dhéry, Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, Jean Lefebvre and Alfred Adam.
- When was The American Beauty released?
- The American Beauty was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.