Magnolia (1999)
Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 189 min
Release Date: December 17, 1999
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Tom Cruise - Frank T.J. Mackey
- Philip Baker Hall - Jimmy Gator
- Philip Seymour Hoffman - Phil Parma
- Julianne Moore - Linda Partridge
- William H. Macy - Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
- John C. Reilly - Officer Jim Kurring
- Melora Walters - Claudia Wilson Gator
- Jeremy Blackman - Stanley Spector
- Jason Robards - Earl Partridge
- Melinda Dillon - Rose Gator
Screenplay
Music: Jon Brion
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Dylan Tichenor
Production: New Line Cinema, Ghoulardi Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Budget: $37M
Box Office: $48M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt
Keywords
dying and death, daughter, farewell, regret, unsociability, chance, becoming an adult, parent child relationship, suicide attempt, loss of loved one, child prodigy, reconciliation, san fernando valley, multiple storylines, frog
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Magnolia?
- Magnolia stars Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly.
- How long is Magnolia?
- Magnolia has a runtime of 3h 9m (189 minutes).
- What genre is Magnolia?
- Magnolia is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Magnolia?
- Magnolia has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Magnolia?
- Magnolia had a budget of $37M.
- How much did Magnolia gross?
- Magnolia grossed $48M worldwide.
- Where was Magnolia produced?
- Magnolia was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Magnolia?
- The themes of Magnolia include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.