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Magnolia (1999)

โ€œThings fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 4,165 votes 3h 9m r Drama

#7 of 105 films from 1999 #446 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ยท Written by Paul Thomas Anderson

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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.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Frank T.J. Mackey
Melinda Dillonas Rose Gator
Philip Baker Hallas Jimmy Gator
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Phil Parma
Ricky Jayas Burt Ramsey / Narrator
William H. Macyas Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
Jeremy Blackmanas Stanley Spector
Alfred Molinaas Solomon Solomon
Julianne Mooreas Linda Partridge
John C. Reillyas Officer Jim Kurring
Jason Robardsas Earl Partridge
Melora Waltersas Claudia Wilson Gator
Pat Healyas Sir Edmund William Godfrey / Young Pharmacy Kid
Genevieve Zweigas Mrs. Godfrey

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 1999
Runtime189 min (3h 9m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$37,000,000
Box office$48,451,803 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0175880

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Questions

How long is Magnolia?
Magnolia runs 189 minutes (3h 9m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is Magnolia worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 4,165 votes, which places it #7 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 94%) and #446 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Magnolia?
Magnolia was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: There Will Be Blood (2007), Boogie Nights (1997), One Battle After Another (2025).
Who stars in Magnolia?
Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey; Melinda Dillon as Rose Gator; Philip Baker Hall as Jimmy Gator; Philip Seymour Hoffman as Phil Parma; Ricky Jay as Burt Ramsey / Narrator; William H. Macy as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith.
What is Magnolia rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Magnolia?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2482.

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