Magnolia(1999)
“Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.”
Overview
On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game show host and an estranged daughter will each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$37M
Revenue
$48M
Cast
Tom Cruise
as Frank T.J. Mackey
Philip Baker Hall
as Jimmy Gator
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Phil Parma
Julianne Moore
as Linda Partridge
William H. Macy
as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
John C. Reilly
as Officer Jim Kurring
Melora Walters
as Claudia Wilson Gator
Jeremy Blackman
as Stanley Spector
Jason Robards
as Earl Partridge
Melinda Dillon
as Rose Gator
Michael Bowen
as Rick Spector
April Grace
as Gwenovier
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
3h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$37M
Box Office
$48M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Ghoulardi Film Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magnolia?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Magnolia (1999).
What is Magnolia about?▼
On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game show host and an estranged daughter will each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.
Who directed Magnolia?▼
Magnolia was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is Magnolia?▼
Magnolia has a runtime of 3 hours and 9 minutes (189 minutes total).
Who stars in Magnolia?▼
The cast of Magnolia includes Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey, Philip Baker Hall as Jimmy Gator, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Phil Parma, Julianne Moore as Linda Partridge, William H. Macy as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith and more.
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