Magnolia
7.7/10
Rating
189 min
Runtime
1999
Release Year
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Cast
Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy
Quick Synopsis
In the San Fernando Valley, several characters' lives intersect over the course of a single day: a father nearing the end of his life, his young wife, a male caretaker, a famous son who has been absent, a police officer experiencing love, a boy with exceptional intelligence, a former boy genius, a game show host, and a daughter who has become estranged from her family. Their individual stories intertwine to form a complex but connected narrative.
Detailed Synopsis of Magnolia
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.
