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.
Key facts
Cast
Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Melora Walters, Jeremy Blackman
Original language
English
First release
December 17, 1999 (Belgium)
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Awards
Golden Bear, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer
JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Editing
Dylan Tichenor
Music
Jon Brion
Special makeup effects
Christopher Allen Nelson, David Greathouse, Derik Wingo, Douglas J. Stewart, Joel Harlow
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Magnolia | |
| Alternate title | Mag-no'li-a |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Magnolia - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Jon Brion, Randy Brion (2018) | 4 releases, 2018-2023: Mondo |
| CD | Magnolia - Music From The Motion Picture (1999) | 14 releases, 1999-2014: Reprise Records, Warner Music Taiwan |
| CD | Magnolia (Original Motion Picture Score) - Jon Brion, Randy Brion (2000) | 5 releases, 2000: Reprise Records |
| Cassette | Magnolia - Music From The Motion Picture (1999) | 3 releases, 1999: Reprise Records, Warner Music |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 7, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 26, 2000 |
| Theatrical | France | March 1, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 3, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 3, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 9, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 11, 2000 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 17, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 17, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 23, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 24, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 24, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 24, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | March 24, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | April 13, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 13, 2000 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | April 15, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 20, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | April 21, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Russia | April 21, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 27, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | June 9, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 28, 2000 |
| Television | France | March 13, 2002 |
| Television | Netherlands | April 6, 2002 |
| Television | France | March 10, 2005 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | July 25, 2000 |
| Home video | United States | August 29, 2000 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 13, 2005 |
| Home video | United States | January 19, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 29, 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| 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), 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), Rod McLachlan (Daniel Hill), Allan Graf (Firefighter), Patton Oswalt (Delmer Darion), Raymond 'Big Guy' Gonzales (Reno Security Guard), Brad Hunt (Craig Hansen), Jim Meskimen (Forensic Scientist), Chris O'Hara (Sydney Barringer), Clement Blake (Arthur Barringer), Frank Elmore (1958 Detective), John Kraft Seitz (1958 Policeman), Cory Buck (Young Boy), Tim Soronen (Infomercial Guy), Jim Ortlieb (Middle-Aged Guy), Thomas Jane (Young Jimmy Gator), Holly Houston (Jimmy's Showgirl), Benjamin Niedens (Little Donnie Smith), Veronica Hart (Dentist Nurse #1), Missy Spell Tanner (Dentist Nurse #2), James Kiriyama-Lem (Dr. Lee), Jake Cross (Pedestrian #1), Charlie Scott Jr. (Pedestrian #2), Juan Medrano (Nurse Juan), John Pritchett (Police Captain), Cleo King (Marcie), Don McManus (Dr. Landon), Michael Shamus Wiles (Captain Muffy), Jason Andrews (Doc), John S. Davies (Cameraman), Kevin Breznahan (Geoff, Seminar Guy), Miguel Pérez (Avi Solomon), Alfred Molina (Solomon Solomon), David Masuda (Coroner Man), Neil Pepe (Officer #1), Lionel Mark Smith (Detective), Annette Helde (Coroner Woman), Lynne Lerner (Librarian), Felicity Huffman (Cynthia), Scott Burkett (WDKK Page #1), Bob Brewer (Richard's Dad), Julie Brewer (Richard's Mom), Nancy Marston (Julia's Mom), Maurey Marston (Julia's Dad), Jamala Gaither (WDKK P.A.), Danny Wells (Dick Jennings), Amy Brown (WDKK Page #2), Eileen Ryan (Mary), Meagen Fay (Dr. Diane), Patricia Forte (Mim), Luis Guzmán (Luis), Patrick Warren (Todd Geronimo), Orlando Jones (Worm), Virginia Pereira (Pink Dot Girl (voice)), Craig Kvinsland (Brad the Bartender), Patricia Scanlon (Cocktail Waitress), Henry Gibson (Thurston Howell), Natalie Elizabeth Marston (Julia), Bobby Brewer (Richard), Clark Gregg (WDKK Floor Director), Art Frankel (Old Pharmacist), Matt Gerald (Officer #2), Guillermo Melgarejo (Pink Dot Guy), Paul F. Tompkins (Chad (Seduce & Destroy) (voice)), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Janet (Frank's Assistant) (voice)), Jim Beaver (Smiling Peanut Patron #1), Ezra Buzzington (Smiling Peanut Patron #2), Denise Woolfork (Smiling Peanut Patron #3), Michael Murphy (Alan Kligman, Esq.), Robert Downey Sr. (WDKK Show Director), William Mapother (WDKK Show Director's Assistant), Larry Ballard (WDKK Medic), Brett Higgins (Mackey Disciple Twin #1), Brian Higgins (Mackey Disciple Twin #2), Michael Lee Phillips Jr. (Mackey Disciple in Middle), Lillian Adams (Donnie's Old Neighbor), Steven Bush (Paramedic #1), Mike Massa (Paramedic #2), Dale Gibson (Paramedic #3), Scott Alan Smith (E.R. Doctor), Paul Thomas Anderson (Man Confiscating Sign (uncredited)), Miriam Margolyes (Faye Barringer (uncredited)), Bruno Angelico (Fireman #2 (uncredited)), Robert Bella (Detective #2 (uncredited)), Greg Bronson (Waiter (uncredited)), Douglas Busby (Extra (uncredited)), Marc Davies (Seminar Attendee #1 (uncredited)), Bruce Gregory (Randy (uncredited)), Phil Hawn (Bob (uncredited)), Spencer Kayden (Seminar Patron (uncredited)), Brian Kehew (Seminar Patron (uncredited)), Michael Laren (Officer Tom 1958 (uncredited)), Aimee Mann (Hot Date Infomercial (uncredited)), Tom Ohmer (Detective (uncredited)), Colleen Pelletier (Gameshow Audience Member (uncredited)), Herb Santos Jr. (21 Dealer (uncredited)), Tom Tangen (Drunken Dart Player (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Producer | JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Executive producer | Lynn Harris, Michael De Luca |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Editing | Dylan Tichenor |
| Music | Jon Brion |
| Production design | Mark Bridges, William Arnold |
| Special makeup effects | Christopher Allen Nelson, David Greathouse, Derik Wingo, Douglas J. Stewart, Joel Harlow |
| Visual effects | Al Marangoni, Barry McQueary, Bernhard Eichholz, Bill Fesh, Blumes Tracy, Brett Stern, Dan Edwards, David Monzingo, Dianne Carlucci, Don Rutherford, Doug Hubbard, Eric Dressor, Ethel Edwards, James Lacroix, James Ochoa, Jeffrey Machit, Jim Girch, Joe Letteri, John C. Carlucci, Karl Walser, Ken Tarallo, Louis Lindwall, Mario Vanillo, Michael Clarke, R. Michael Bisetti, Ric San Nicholas, Richard L. Hill, Richard L. Thompson, Ron Petruccione, Steve Sosner, Timothy B. Graham, Tony Vandenecker, Vincent Niebla, Wes Mattox, William Dawson |
| Sound | Dale Bartlett, Richard King |
| Costumes | Mark Bridges |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
