What is the Metascore for Magnolia?

Magnolia has a Metascore of 77 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Magnolia streaming in?

Magnolia streams on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama Berlinale 2000

Magnolia

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson · 1999 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Magnolia (1999) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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83% Editorial Rating

90% Audience snapshot · excluded

77 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 3h 9m
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
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Magnolia (1999)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Magnolia by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, U-NEXT
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom	HBO Max

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is Magnolia worth watching?

Yes — Magnolia earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).

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.

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