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Magnolia (1999)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 157,535 users
Metascore:
77/100
Reviews: 1,377 user | 190 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com An epic mosaic of several interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Director:Paul Thomas AndersonWriter:Paul Thomas Anderson |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| Julianne Moore | ... | ||
| William H. Macy | ... | ||
| John C. Reilly | ... | ||
| Tom Cruise | ... | ||
| Philip Baker Hall | ... | ||
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | ||
| Jason Robards | ... | ||
| Alfred Molina | ... | ||
| Melora Walters | ... | ||
| Michael Bowen | ... | ||
| Ricky Jay | ... |
Burt Ramsey
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| Jeremy Blackman | ... | ||
| Melinda Dillon | ... | ||
| April Grace | ... | ||
| Luis Guzmán | ... |
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Storyline
24 hours in L.A.; it's raining cats and dogs. Two parallel and intercut stories dramatize men about to die: both are estranged from a grown child, both want to make contact, and neither child wants anything to do with dad. Earl Partridge's son is a charismatic misogynist; Jimmy Gator's daughter is a cokehead and waif. A mild and caring nurse intercedes for Earl, reaching the son; a prayerful and upright beat cop meets the daughter, is attracted to her, and leads her toward a new calm. Meanwhile, guilt consumes Earl's young wife, while two whiz kids, one grown and a loser and the other young and pressured, face their situations. The weather, too, is quirky. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, drug use, sexuality and some violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$37,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$193,604 (USA) (19 December 1999) (7 Screens)Gross:
$48,451,803 (Worldwide) (20 May 2000)Company Credits
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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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fa is Fiona Apple (Paul Thomas Anderson's girlfriend)
ea is Ernie Anderson (Paul Thomas Anderson's father) See more »
Written by Aimee Mann and Michael Lockwood
Performed by Aimee Mann
Courtesy of Superego Records See more »
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Trivia
The phone number that Phil (mis)dials looking for Frank, (818)775-3993, is later revealed to be the number to Linda's pharmacy (printed on the prescription bag). See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: Approximately 13 minutes into the film, Officer Jim Kurring is wearing sunglasses while driving that reflect the camera mounted on the hood. See more »Quotes
[first lines]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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Crazy Credits
Underneath the title at the end a line reads "for fa and ea".fa is Fiona Apple (Paul Thomas Anderson's girlfriend)
ea is Ernie Anderson (Paul Thomas Anderson's father) See more »
Connections
Referenced in "The Henry Rollins Show: Paul Thomas Anderson/Aimee Mann (#1.7)" (2006) See more »Soundtracks
"Driving Sideways"Written by Aimee Mann and Michael Lockwood
Performed by Aimee Mann
Courtesy of Superego Records See more »
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