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South High School

Torrance · United States  ·  Lester's daughter's school

American Beauty filmed at South High School, Torrance. The school where Lester is drawn to his daughter's friend blends this South Bay campus with another school.

South High School, Torrance

Where to go

33.812451, -118.364046

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
American Beauty (1999)
On screen
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In real life
South High School, Torrance
Can you visit?
Exterior only
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did American Beauty film at South High School?
At 33.812451, -118.364046 in Torrance. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit South High School?
Exterior only.
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