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Magnolia (1999) -- An epic mosaic of several interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
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Overview

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Writer (WGA):
Paul Thomas Anderson (written by)
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Release Date:
7 January 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.
Plot:
An epic mosaic of several interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 35 nominations more
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(89 articles)
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The sins of the father... more (1342 total)

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Also Known As:
Mag·no'li·a (USA) (promotional title)
mag-no'li-a (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, drug use, sexuality and some violence.
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188 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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According to her official site, Miriam Margolyes asked not to be credited in this film due to the size of her role. more
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Much of the prolog, while appearing to be fact, is either fiction, urban legend, or severely altered fact. But then, the movie is fiction. more
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Narrator: In the New York Herald, November 26, year 1911, there is an account of the hanging of three men. They died for the murder of Sir Edmund William Godfrey; Husband, Father, Pharmacist and all around gentle-man resident of: Greenberry Hill, London. He was murdered by three vagrants whose motive was simple robbery...
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2000) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
The Logical Song more

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98 out of 185 people found the following comment useful.
The sins of the father..., 17 January 2000
10/10
Author: BrianM-6 from Washington

That is what this film is about and "Strange things happen all the time" are the best ways I can think of to describe the overall plot of the film. The story of a dozen people, on one incredible day, in one very wet valley, on Magnolia Avenue.

I could list reason, after reason, after reason why this is one of the finest films I've ever seen... I really could. From the fact that every cast member gives an oscar-worthy performance, to the fact that this film has upwards of 10 amazing sequences I have never seen before, and probably will never see again, in any film.

This film gets my highest recommendation and a definite 10. I say see it right now, and see it as many times as possible.

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