Magnolia (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1999, Magnolia is a drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, running about 189 minutes. “But it did happen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An epic mosaic of many interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
Who’s in it. Magnolia stars Philip Baker Hall as Jimmy Gator, Tom Cruise as Frank 'T.J.' Mackey, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Phil Parma and William H. Macy as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Magnolia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $48.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magnolia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnolia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magnolia (1999)?
- In US, Magnolia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magnolia worth watching?
- Magnolia holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Magnolia?
- Magnolia stars Philip Baker Hall, Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy and Julianne Moore.
- When was Magnolia released?
- Magnolia was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.