# Magnolia (1999)

> Across one rain-drenched Los Angeles day, strangers and damaged families collide in a feverishly compassionate drama about regret, responsibility, and the possibility of forgiveness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/283

## Facts

- Runtime: 189 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Melora Walters, Jeremy Blackman
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175880/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: operatic, melancholic, harrowing, serious movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of human connection amidst the chaos of life and death.

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