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Magnolia is a 1999 American drama film written, produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, narrated by Ricky Jay, and starring Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, and Jason Robards.

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Plot: Police officer Jim Kurring investigates a disturbance at a woman's home, finding a body in her closet. Other officers arrive but disregard his report. A young boy, Dixon, offers to help Jim by performing a rap. Dixon claims that he told Jim who committed the murder, but Jim ignores him. Former TV producer Earl Partridge is dying of cancer, and is cared for by a nurse, Phil Parma, while Earl's trophy wife Linda collects prescriptions for morphine. Earl asks Phil to find his estranged son, Frank Mackey. Cocaine addict Claudia Wilson is visited by her father, child game show host Jimmy Gator, who is dying of cancer. Claudia orders him to leave. One of the contestants of Jimmy's game show, Stanley Spector, arrives at the studio with his father Rick, who encourages him because he wants the prize money. A former champion of the show, Donnie Smith, is fired by his boss, Solomon Solomon. Donnie says he needs money for oral surgery, though Solomon tells him he does not need braces. Jim is called to Claudia's home after her disagreement with her father is reported as a disturbance. Jim is attracted to her and tries prolonging the visit, although they are socially awkward. Jim is called away but asks Claudia on a date. Linda collects the drugs at a pharmacy, then goes to see Earl's lawyer, Alan Kligman, begging him to change Earl's will. She married Earl for his money, but now loves him and wants none of his money. Alan says there is nothing to be done at that time, but notes that Linda can renounce the will when it is read and refuse to receive any of Earl's estate. When Linda asks who the estate would go to in that case, Alan says it would pass to Earl's nearest living relative: his son Frank. Linda rejects this as equally unacceptable and leaves in a rage.

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The game show begins and Stanley's intelligence provides the kids with a good start. During a commercial break the producers refuse to let Stanley use the bathroom. When the game continues he wets himself and stops answering questions. Jimmy sickens as the show continues, finally collapsing on stage. He orders his friend Burt Ramsey to go on with the show. Rick is furious with Stanley for not answering questions. As the game continues Jimmy asks Stanley to come out for the final round, but Stanley asks Jimmy why he should feel like a "doll" just because he is intelligent. Jimmy replies that he does not know. Phil has gotten through to Frank's assistant. She gives the message to Frank, who breaks into weeping. Linda hangs up Phil's phone, angrily telling him not to get involved. Donnie visits a bar so he can watch Brad, a bartender with whom he is infatuated. Brad has braces; Donnie hopes that getting some will make Brad love him. Seeing Brad talk to a barfly, Thurston Howell, Donnie asks Howell if he has love in his heart. Howell mocks Donnie, who confesses his love for Brad before leaving. Jim investigates a suspicious jaywalker. A mysterious assailant shoots at Jim, causing him to drop his gun, which is stolen by Dixon. Linda apologizes to Phil and tells him to apologize to Earl for her, then goes to the car and ingests his medication, attempting suicide. Earl tells Phil the story of his first wife, Lily, whom he loved but cheated on. Jim and Claudia go on their date, promising to be honest. Jim confesses to losing his gun and that he has not been on a date since he was married, three years ago.

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