# Magnolia (1999) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/magnolia-1999/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Editorial Rating | 83/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Magnolia — Berlinale 2000 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

## Celluloid verdict

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.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: HBO Max
Turkey: TV+, HBO Max
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Magnolia worth watching?**
Magnolia holds a 81% 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?**
81% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (83/100), Metascore (77/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Magnolia?**
Magnolia is on HBO Max in the United Kingdom; on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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