Magnolia
“Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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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
Michael Bowen
Rick Spector
April Grace
Gwenovier
Ricky Jay
Burt Ramsey / Narrator
Emmanuel Johnson
Dixon
Pat Healy
Sir Edmund William Godfrey / Young Pharmacy Kid
Genevieve Zweig
Mrs. Godfrey
Mark Flanagan
Joseph Green
Neil Flynn
Stanley Berry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto, Ontario
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$37M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.31x
+$11.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Original Score
- Jon Brion
- Original Title
- Magnolia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Budget
- $37M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Ghoulardi Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Jon Brion
Robert Elswit, Lon Magdich, Robert L. Blatman
Dylan Tichenor
Michael De Luca, Paul Thomas Anderson, JoAnne Sellar, Lynn Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Bridges
Production Design
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
JoAnne Sellar
Producer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
William Arnold
Production Design
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Joe Letteri
Visual Effects Supervisor
Webster Whinery
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Magnolia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Magnolia includes Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy.
When was Magnolia released and how long is it?
Magnolia was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Magnolia?
Magnolia had a reported production budget of $37M and grossed $48.5M at the worldwide box office (1.31 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Magnolia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnolia was composed by Jon Brion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magnolia?
Magnolia holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).