# Where to watch American Beauty (1999) in the UK

> American Beauty (1999) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 122 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T22:55:39.932Z)  

## 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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=American%20Beauty&i=instant-video)
- [Paramount Plus](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=American%20Beauty)
- [Paramount+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=American%20Beauty&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=American%20Beauty&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=American%20Beauty)
- [Paramount Plus Premium](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=American%20Beauty)
- [Paramount Plus Basic with Ads](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=American%20Beauty)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=American%20Beauty)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=American%20Beauty)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=American%20Beauty)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=American%20Beauty&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=American%20Beauty&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=American%20Beauty)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=American%20Beauty+film)
- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14-american-beauty/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=American%20Beauty)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=American%20Beauty)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=American%20Beauty&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=American%20Beauty&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=American%20Beauty)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=American%20Beauty+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream American Beauty in the UK?**

American Beauty (1999) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent American Beauty?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of American Beauty?**

Yes. American Beauty can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is American Beauty on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

American Beauty is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14/american-beauty-1999
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wby9315QzVKdW9BonAefg8jGTTb.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14/american-beauty-1999.json

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