Principal cast
Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore and William H. Macy
Film 265 of 498 on the Screen Path
Magnolia
Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.
About the film
Magnolia at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1999 film at stop 265 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Robert Elswit (director of photography), Dylan Tichenor (editor), Jon Brion (original music composer), Mark Bridges (production design) and William Arnold (production design)
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Release
- 1999-12-17
- Runtime
- 189 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Tom CruiseCharacter: Frank T.J. Mackey
- Philip Baker HallCharacter: Jimmy Gator
- Philip Seymour HoffmanCharacter: Phil Parma
- Julianne MooreCharacter: Linda Partridge
- William H. MacyCharacter: Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
- John C. ReillyCharacter: Officer Jim Kurring
- Melora WaltersCharacter: Claudia Wilson Gator
- Jeremy BlackmanCharacter: Stanley Spector
- Jason RobardsCharacter: Earl Partridge
- Melinda DillonCharacter: Rose Gator
- Michael BowenCharacter: Rick Spector
- April GraceCharacter: Gwenovier
Full crew
Full crew
- Paul Thomas AndersonCredits: Director, Producer, Writer
- Fiona AppleCredits: Additional Music
- Robert ElswitCredits: Director of Photography
- William ArnoldCredits: Production Design
- Chris L. SpellmanCredits: Set Decoration
- Mark BridgesCredits: Costume Design, Production Design
- JoAnne SellarCredits: Producer
- Lynn HarrisCredits: Executive Producer
- Jon BrionCredits: Original Music Composer
- Dylan TichenorCredits: Editor, Associate Producer
- Cassandra KulukundisCredits: Casting
- Aimee MannCredits: Songs
- Michael De LucaCredits: Executive Producer
- Daniel LupiCredits: Co-Producer, Unit Production Manager
- Tina StaufferCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Paul C. BabinCredits: Camera Operator
- Mark GrazianoCredits: Post Production Supervisor
- James PlannetteCredits: Chief Lighting Technician
- Leon DudevoirCredits: Production Executive
- Joe LetteriCredits: Visual Effects Supervisor
- Adam DruxmanCredits: First Assistant Director
- Carla FryCredits: Executive In Charge Of Production
- Michael G. RibaCredits: First Assistant Camera
- Jody LevinCredits: Executive In Charge Of Post Production
- Steve CraftCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Christos BitsakosCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Ben BeairdCredits: Key Grip
- Guy Norman BeeCredits: Steadicam Operator
- Elizabeth ZieglerCredits: Steadicam Operator
- Kenny SchneiderCredits: Rigging Gaffer
- Elaine L. OffersCredits: Makeup Artist
- Lois BurwellCredits: Makeup Artist
- Kelvin R. TrahanCredits: Key Hair Stylist
- Selina JayneCredits: Makeup Artist
- Rita TroyCredits: Key Hair Stylist
- Craig MarkeyCredits: Production Supervisor
- Peter SorelCredits: Still Photographer
- Valeria Migliassi CollinsCredits: Script Supervisor
- Dana SanoCredits: Music Supervisor
- Paul RabjohnsCredits: Music Editor
- Steve PedersonCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Webster WhineryCredits: Stunt Coordinator
- Michael SemanickCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Michael HerbickCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Robert J. LittCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Richard KingCredits: Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer
- Darlene SalinasCredits: Art Department Coordinator
- Hamilton SterlingCredits: Sound Effects Editor
- Debbie EvansCredits: Stunts
- Tina Roesler KerwinCredits: Key Makeup Artist
- Joann KozloffCredits: Makeup Artist
- Camille HendersonCredits: Makeup Artist
- Robert J. CarlyleCredits: Construction Coordinator
- Gabor HeiligenbergCredits: Hairstylist
- Daniel P. CollinsCredits: Production Supervisor
- Richard F. AndersonCredits: Set Dresser
- P. Scott BaileyCredits: Props
- Conny Boettger-MarinosCredits: Set Designer
- Lynn RodgersCredits: Makeup Artist
- Derik WingoCredits: Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Thomas CulberhouseCredits: Propmaker
- Fariba BehnamCredits: Art Department Production Assistant
- Joel HarlowCredits: Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Earl F. BettsCredits: Propmaker
- Chuck AskerneeseCredits: Assistant Property Master
- Roger DudleyCredits: Propmaker
- Richard McConnellCredits: Propmaker
- Jorge L. BaronCredits: Second Second Assistant Director
- Mark WeissenfluhCredits: Leadman
- Quinn YarbroughCredits: Set Dresser
- Rick CanelliCredits: ADR Recordist
- Tom CatonCredits: Boom Operator
- Shepherd FrankelCredits: Assistant Art Director
- D.A. ZingelewiczCredits: Painter
- Egan GaunttCredits: Art Department Production Assistant
- Martin MilliganCredits: Set Dresser
- Christopher FlickCredits: Foley Supervisor
- Doc KaneCredits: ADR Mixer
- Linda LewCredits: Foley Recordist
- Dan O'ConnellCredits: Foley Artist
- Enrique BilslandCredits: Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- Jeff GrossCredits: Propmaker
- Juan TorresCredits: Greensman
- Jamie LitwakCredits: Propmaker
- Matt ShepherdCredits: Set Dresser
- Pilo SilvaCredits: Greensman
- Nashon PetrushkinCredits: Set Dresser
- James AshwillCredits: Foley Mixer
- Dikran MahakianCredits: Propmaker
- John GlaeserCredits: Cableman
- Gary RitchieCredits: Sound Recordist
- Timothy GuntherCredits: Propmaker
- John T. CucciCredits: Foley Artist
- Marsha SorceCredits: Sound Recordist
- Glen HanzCredits: Sculptor
- Jeffrey MachitCredits: Special Effects
- Peggy TeagueCredits: Makeup Artist
- Christopher Allen NelsonCredits: Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Greg EliotCredits: Propmaker
- William A. FobertCredits: Propmaker
- Wes LongCredits: Set Dresser
- Martin L. MercerCredits: Storyboard Artist
- Brent DyerCredits: Propmaker
- Robert HaleCredits: Painter
- Mike ReiberCredits: Standby Painter
- Andrew M. SiegelCredits: Props
- Jeanette BrowningCredits: ADR Recordist
- Kevin WebbCredits: Sound Recordist
- Jill HaberCredits: Painter
- Bryan HurleyCredits: Set Dresser
- Don YaklinCredits: Propmaker
- Thomas J. O'ConnellCredits: ADR Mixer
- Eric PotterCredits: Sound Recordist
- David M. RobertsCredits: Boom Operator
- Ed CallahanCredits: Foley Editor
- Bill FeshCredits: Special Effects
- Dan EdwardsCredits: Special Effects
- Jim GirchCredits: Special Effects
- Doug HubbardCredits: Special Effects
- William DawsonCredits: Special Effects
- Eric DressorCredits: Special Effects
- Ron PetruccioneCredits: Special Effects
- Ethel EdwardsCredits: Special Effects
- Kimberly HarrisCredits: ADR Supervisor
- Linda YeaneyCredits: First Assistant Sound Editor
- Dale BartlettCredits: Sound Designer
- James LacroixCredits: Special Effects
- Don RutherfordCredits: Special Effects
- Robert NewtonCredits: Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- Fernando FavilaCredits: Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- Andrew BockCredits: Sound Assistant
- R. Michael BisettiCredits: Special Effects
- Dianne CarlucciCredits: Special Effects
- Lou CarlucciCredits: Special Effects Supervisor
- Michael ClarkeCredits: Special Effects
- Timothy B. GrahamCredits: Special Effects
- Richard L. HillCredits: Special Effects
- Al MarangoniCredits: Special Effects
- James OchoaCredits: Special Effects
- John C. CarlucciCredits: Special Effects
- Louis LindwallCredits: Special Effects
- Dan RebertCredits: Special Effects Supervisor
- Steve SosnerCredits: Special Effects
- Wes MattoxCredits: Special Effects
- Barry McQuearyCredits: Special Effects
- Ric San NicholasCredits: Special Effects
- Vincent NieblaCredits: Special Effects
- Bernhard EichholzCredits: Special Effects
- David MonzingoCredits: Special Effects
- Brett SternCredits: Special Effects
- Mario Torres Jr.Credits: Sculptor
- Damian FisherCredits: Special Effects Technician
- Colin BradyCredits: Animation
- Beth D'AmatoCredits: Rotoscoping Artist
- Tony HurdCredits: Visual Effects
- John ZdankiewiczCredits: Animation
- Matt McDonaldCredits: Digital Compositor
- Tony VandeneckerCredits: Special Effects
- Paul GriffinCredits: Animation Supervisor
- Tony HudsonCredits: Visual Effects
- Greg MaloneyCredits: CG Supervisor
- Luke LonginCredits: Matchmove Supervisor
- Leslie SafleyCredits: Visual Effects Production Assistant
- Barbara TownsendCredits: Visual Effects
- Michael Van EpsCredits: Rotoscoping Artist
- Karl WalserCredits: Special Effects
- John HelmsCredits: Visual Effects
- Tia L. MarshallCredits: Visual Effects
- Kirk HendersonCredits: Concept Artist
- Lloyd HessCredits: Visual Effects
- Jason BrownCredits: Visual Effects
- Joseph GrossbergCredits: Visual Effects Producer
- Ken TaralloCredits: Special Effects
- Matt BouchardCredits: Visual Effects
- Joshua LevineCredits: Visual Effects
- Lauren RitchieCredits: Visual Effects Production Manager
- Robin SaxenCredits: Visual Effects Production Manager
- Camille GeierCredits: Visual Effects Producer
- Ian McCameyCredits: Visual Effects
- Patricia BlauCredits: Visual Effects
- Chrissie EnglandCredits: Visual Effects
- David NakabayashiCredits: Visual Effects Art Director
- Julie Adrianson-NearyCredits: Visual Effects
- Marjolaine TremblayCredits: Lead Animator
- Andy WangCredits: Visual Effects
- Richard L. ThompsonCredits: Special Effects
- David GreathouseCredits: Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Dennis Yeager IICredits: Special Effects Technician
- Blumes TracyCredits: Special Effects
- Brian FloraCredits: Matte Painter
- Mario VanilloCredits: Special Effects
- Michael GleasonCredits: Visual Effects Editor
- Michelle MottaCredits: Visual Effects
- Erik A. CandianiCredits: Visual Effects
- Lindy DeQuattroCredits: Visual Effects
- Vicki Dobbs BeckCredits: Visual Effects
- Steve MolinCredits: Visual Effects
- Douglas J. StewartCredits: Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Lorelei DavidCredits: Visual Effects Editor
- Gregor LaknerCredits: CG Supervisor
- Dani MorrowCredits: Matchmove Supervisor
- Jeff SaltzmanCredits: Matchmove Supervisor
- Ray GabrielCredits: Stunts
- Allan GrafCredits: Stunts
- Ethan JensenCredits: Stunts
- Mike MassaCredits: Stunts
- Rick SeamanCredits: Stunts
- Robert L. BlatmanCredits: Additional Director of Photography
- David SullivanCredits: Rotoscoping Artist
- James BarrettCredits: Electrician
- Billy CraftCredits: Electrician
- Thomas HolmesCredits: Electrician
- Shawn NearyCredits: Best Boy Grip
- Pablo NantasCredits: Tailor
- Debbie ArrowoodCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Ellen RybaCredits: Costumer
- Christopher MarinoCredits: Assistant Editor
- Linda 'Sam' GlynnCredits: Assistant Location Manager
- R. Michael De ChellisCredits: Best Boy Electric
- Raymond GonzalesCredits: Electrician
- Ousaun ElamCredits: Stunts
- Terry JacksonCredits: Stunts
- John MoioCredits: Stunts
- Paul AveryCredits: Electrician
- Steve GalvinCredits: Best Boy Electric
- Jim LeidholdtCredits: Rigging Grip
- Maryan ZurekCredits: Underwater Camera
- Rick LambCredits: Assistant Camera
- M. Zachary ShermanCredits: Visual Effects
- Tristan TomCredits: Visual Effects
- Dennis ScottCredits: Stunts
- Gray MillerCredits: Animation
- Mindy BeeCredits: Assistant Camera
- Camille FreerCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Karla Stevens FlaniganCredits: Costume Supervisor
- Linda McCarthyCredits: Costumer
- Dan PlumCredits: Stunts
- Harry WowchukCredits: Stunts
- Chris OliverCredits: Grip
- Cynthia PusheckCredits: Underwater Camera
- Lon MagdichCredits: Additional Director of Photography
- Bob McMillianCredits: Color Timer
- Marla NewallCredits: Matchmove Supervisor
- Jeff PodgurskiCredits: Stunts
- Hans BjernoCredits: Aerial Camera
- Glen DavisCredits: Best Boy Grip
- Scott MoodyCredits: Gaffer
- Nikola RistićCredits: Electrician
- Louie EscobarCredits: Rigging Grip
- John O'GradyCredits: Grip
- Andrew SlyderCredits: Set Costumer
- Dave EvansCredits: Assistant Location Manager
- Hugh Aodh O'BrienCredits: Stunts
- Michael R. MarquetteCredits: First Assistant Camera
- Kelly EverettCredits: Set Costumer
- Tammy WilliamsonCredits: Set Costumer
- Bob BowenCredits: Music Coordinator
- Tim HillmanCredits: Location Manager
- Robert J. BabinCredits: Rigging Grip
- Ladd LanfordCredits: First Assistant Editor
- Bruce VecchittoCredits: Color Timer
- Cam GriffinCredits: Rotoscoping Artist
- Michael AdamsCredits: Stunts
- Phil CulottaCredits: Stunts
- Alfred Ainsworth Jr.Credits: Video Assist Operator
- Danny BarfieldCredits: Rigging Grip
- Richard BurdenCredits: Stunts
- Jack CarpenterCredits: Stunts
- Bob YerkesCredits: Stunts
- Craig BrownCredits: Best Boy Grip
- Tony RasmussenCredits: Extras Casting
- Tom NumbersCredits: Costume Assistant
- Nick BeairdCredits: Grip
- Chanel SalzerCredits: Assistant Location Manager
- André MartinCredits: Camera Technician
- Jerry ConcaCredits: Extras Casting
- Michele ShortCredits: Casting Assistant
- Justin StrohCredits: Electrician
- Ákos GulyásCredits: Camera Loader
- Billy GunnCredits: Lighting Technician
- Monica AndersonCredits: First Assistant Editor
- Phil HetosCredits: Color Timer
- Larry RingCredits: Assistant Location Manager
- Barbara HarrisCredits: ADR Voice Casting
- Justin HealyCredits: Assistant Location Manager
- Norman LudwinCredits: Musician
- James ThatcherCredits: Musician
- Wade CulbreathCredits: Musician
- Dennis SandsCredits: Scoring Mixer
- Tom BoydCredits: Musician
- Thomas PasatieriCredits: Conductor
- Mark ForrestCredits: Driver
- Chuck AlsobrookCredits: Driver
- Eric ComptonCredits: Driver
- Bob DewittCredits: Driver
- Tony BarattiniCredits: Driver
- Joe CosentinoCredits: Transportation Captain
- David GarrisCredits: Driver
- Curtis ClarkCredits: Driver
- Angel DeSantiCredits: Driver
- Bill NeedhamCredits: Driver
- Steven ButenskyCredits: First Assistant Accountant
- Jennifer DuclosCredits: Production Assistant
- John AlianoCredits: Driver
- Adam PinkstaffCredits: Driver
- D.B. WilsonCredits: Driver
- Ken DaniellsCredits: Production Assistant
- Jamala GaitherCredits: Set Production Assistant
- Greg GateleyCredits: Production Assistant
- Lou MostoCredits: Driver
- Bob YoungCredits: Driver
- Matt BauerCredits: Production Office Assistant
- Cecilia EscobarCredits: Payroll Accountant
- Judith M. BrownCredits: Studio Teacher
- Paul HuggettCredits: Driver
- James 'Obee' ObermanCredits: Driver
- John PellegrinoCredits: Driver
- Jerry GlassmanCredits: Driver
- Geno HartCredits: Transportation Coordinator
- John SpaccarelliCredits: Driver
- Nellie AdamiCredits: Assistant Production Coordinator
- Jennifer BarronsCredits: Production Assistant
- Erik EllnerCredits: Legal Services
- Dash HartCredits: Driver
- Esteban MunozCredits: Driver
- Kerry A. FitzmauriceCredits: Set Production Assistant
- Jennifer ClarkCredits: Assistant Accountant
- Benson JonesCredits: Driver
- J. Armin Garza IICredits: Camera Car
- Guy AdanCredits: Publicist
- Jeff BehlendorfCredits: Post Production Accountant
- Emily GlatterCredits: Production Coordinator
- Glen MathiasCredits: Transportation Co-Captain
- Hardy OphulsCredits: Picture Car Coordinator
- James FlemmingCredits: Assistant Chef
- Alan D. PurwinCredits: Aerial Coordinator
- Dominique JaramilloCredits: Set Medic
- Dana Kristen VahleCredits: Pilot
- Ivan Martin del CampoCredits: Production Office Coordinator
- Clifford ScottCredits: Assistant Craft Service
- Rick ShusterCredits: Pilot
- Allison HarveyCredits: Set Production Assistant
- Lisa Barkin OxleyCredits: Legal Services
- Paul ProkopCredits: Production Controller
- James MoodyCredits: Lighting Design
- Kelly A. SnyderCredits: Production Accountant
- Gerry HernandezCredits: Assistant Craft Service
- Charlie Scott Jr.Credits: Craft Service
- Hector Jumilla Jr.Credits: Production Office Assistant
- Paul RealCredits: Second Assistant Accountant
- David HaylesCredits: Set Medic
- Eileen Malyszko LeeCredits: Production Coordinator
- Aaron Ali TichenorCredits: Production Secretary
- James MoranCredits: Set Production Assistant
- Andrew PadillaCredits: Security
- Larry BallardCredits: Set Medic
- John Brian KingCredits: Title Designer
- Michael Lee Phillips Jr.Credits: Set Production Assistant
- Wesley StaplesCredits: Studio Teacher
- James MathenyCredits: Dialogue Editor
- John PritchettCredits: Sound Mixer
- Timothy S. WilesCredits: Property Master
- Hugo WengCredits: Dialogue Editor
- Michael HaightCredits: Dialogue Editor
- Lorin FlemmingCredits: Chef
- Jeff KunkleCredits: Dolly Grip
- Andrea BiklianCredits: Negative Cutter
- Juan RuizCredits: Assistant Craft Service
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