# Magnolia (1999) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/magnolia-1999/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 189 min |
| Festival premiere | Berlinale 2000 |

## Quick answer

Magnolia (1999) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Magnolia — Berlinale 2000 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

## Critics consensus

Magnolia — Berlinale 2000 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Melora Walters, Jeremy Blackman, Jason Robards, Melinda Dillon

## Accolades

Premiered at Berlinale 2000.

## Common questions

**Is Magnolia worth watching?**
Magnolia holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Magnolia — Berlinale 2000 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**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 (1999) was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Magnolia?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 83%, audience 90%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Magnolia?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Magnolia page for current options.

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