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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Paul Thomas Anderson (written by)
Release Date:
7 January 2000 (USA)
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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 »
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 18 wins
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35 nominations
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Best film of 1999
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Julianne Moore | ... | Linda Partridge | |
| William H. Macy | ... | Donnie Smith | |
| John C. Reilly | ... | Officer Jim Kurring | |
| Tom Cruise | ... | Frank T.J. Mackey | |
| Philip Baker Hall | ... | Jimmy Gator | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Phil Parma | |
| Jason Robards | ... | Earl Partridge | |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Solomon Solomon | |
| Melora Walters | ... | Claudia Wilson Gator | |
| Michael Bowen | ... | Rick Spector | |
| Ricky Jay | ... | Burt Ramsey / Narrator | |
| Jeremy Blackman | ... | Stanley Spector | |
| Melinda Dillon | ... | Rose Gator | |
| April Grace | ... | Gwenovier | |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Luis (as Luis Guzman) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"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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Runtime:
188 min
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Certification:
Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Iceland:12 | Brazil:14 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia) | Canada:18A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Norway:15 | Philippines:R-18
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In one of the early versions of the script, Paul Thomas Anderson proposed making it clear to the audience that all the events took place in a very small area, like one square mile or ten square blocks. It was later decided this would take too long to clarify and would confuse people.See more »
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In the beginning sequence involving the scuba diver in the tree, specifically when they are in the casino and the pilot says "All I need is a two." The dealer (scuba diver) lays down an eight of diamonds, but it is the only card in front of the pilot. In this style of blackjack, the player holds the first two cards in his hand.See 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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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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Referenced in "Skins: Finale (#1.9)" (2007)See more »
Soundtrack:
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Magnolia is a film of epic proportions. A film that is our generation's. It's about real life, real people and real coincidences. These things happen, this is happening as Stanley Spector states. Magnolia is as perfect a film as you will see these days. P.T.'s camera acts as the protagonist, and the ensemble cast is one of the most solid in film history. Told in 24 hours, set up by a remarkable prologue and finished with a beautiful epilogue, Magnolia finds beauty in the darkness of life. In the redemption of the filth life sometimes brings us. It shows us that we are all connected through pain and suffering and sinning and yet, it does not give us this pessimistic view. Certain films cannot be described, they must be viewed and everyone should view this masterpiece!!!