American Beauty available for free streaming on YouTube

The five-time Oscar winner American Beauty is currently available to stream for free on YouTube without a subscription. The 1999 drama, which won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography, follows Lester Burnham as he navigates a midlife crisis and a crumbling family structure.

Viewers should note certain technical limitations when streaming the film on YouTube. Resolution varies by device, with 480p available on PC and 1080p available via Fire TV. Additionally, only the German audio track is provided, which is noted to be significantly quiet.