Magnolia
“Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.”
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.
Where to watch Magnolia in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Magnolia there. Availability last verified on July 6, 2026.
Where is Magnolia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, HBO Max, Oldflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Magnolia
Magnolia is a 1999 English-language drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman. It has a runtime of 3h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 4000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Magnolia was produced by New Line Cinema and Ghoulardi Film Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $37 million, it went on to gross $48 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Release date
- December 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $37 million
- Box office
- $48 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Ghoulardi Film Company
Magnolia cast & crew
Magnolia was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and written by Paul Thomas Anderson.
The cast features Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey, Philip Baker Hall as Jimmy Gator, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Phil Parma, Julianne Moore as Linda Partridge, William H. Macy as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith, and John C. Reilly as Officer Jim Kurring.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jon Brion, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Michael De Luca and Paul Thomas Anderson.
Is Magnolia worth watching?
Magnolia holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 4,033 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 9m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Magnolia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Magnolia
Magnolia isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Magnolia
Tom Cruise
Frank T.J. Mackey
Philip Baker Hall
Jimmy Gator
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Phil Parma
Julianne Moore
Linda Partridge
William H. Macy
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
John C. Reilly
Officer Jim Kurring
Melora Walters
Claudia Wilson Gator
Jeremy Blackman
Stanley Spector
Jason Robards
Earl Partridge
Melinda Dillon
Rose Gator
Michael Bowen
Rick Spector
April Grace
Gwenovier
Magnolia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Magnolia in United States?
Magnolia is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Magnolia in?
Magnolia is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Magnolia?
Magnolia runs 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).
▸What is Magnolia rated?
Magnolia is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 4,033 ratings.
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