American Beauty was filmed in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America.
Burnhams house
In movie
Scene where In front of the Burnhams family house.
Timing: 00:03:29
Real
Scene was shot on the outskirts of Los Angeles, in the Homedale neighborhood.
Los Angeles
Mr. Smiley’s drive-thru
In movie
Scene where Lester, who works at Mr. Smiley’s, catches his wife Carolyn cheating with Buddy Kane. ‘Smile! You're at Mr. Smiley’s!’
Real
Scene was shot at the ordering window of Cr. Junior, in northeast Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
High School
In movie
Scene where Ricky shoots a dead bird in the schoolyard. Angela notices it.
Timing: 00:52:55
Real
Scene was shot at South High School, which is in south Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
In movie
Scene where Lester and his wife are watching their daughter perform but Lester is completely mesmerized by Angela.
Real
Scene was shot in the gym at Polytechnic High School in South Los Angeles.
Long Beach
