Magnolia (1999)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $22,450,975 | Details |
| International Box Office | $25,995,786 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $48,446,761 | |
| OpusData ID: 23320100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $193,604 (0.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 46.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $37,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/1,086 max. theaters, 5.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $49,822,697 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 17th, 1999 (Wide) by New Line |
| International Releases: | April 15th, 2000 (Wide), released as Magnolia (매그놀리아) (South Korea)
April 21st, 2000 (Wide) (Portugal) August 3rd, 2000 (Limited) (New Zealand) January 13th, 2022 (Wide) (Portugal) March 2nd, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 29th, 2000 by New Line Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language, drug use, sexuality and violence |
| Running Time: | 189 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Cancer, Child Abuse, Divorcée Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Fired, LGBTQ+, Money Troubles, Motivational Speaker, Prescription Drug Abuse, Romance, Suicide Attempt, Terminal Illness |
| Social setting: | TV Industry |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Joanne Seller, Ghoulardi Film Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1999 | 22 | $193,604 | 7 | $27,658 | $193,604 | 1 | |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 30 | $128,706 | -34% | 9 | $14,301 | $434,196 | 2 |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 33 | $158,148 | +23% | 9 | $17,572 | $764,945 | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 7 | $5,694,588 | +3,501% | 1,034 | $5,507 | $6,610,047 | 4 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 12 | $3,902,759 | -31% | 1,038 | $3,760 | $12,247,305 | 5 |
| Jan 21, 2000 | 15 | $2,109,687 | -46% | 1,077 | $1,959 | $15,063,338 | 6 |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 15 | $1,586,327 | -25% | 1,086 | $1,461 | $17,438,194 | 7 |
| Feb 4, 2000 | 15 | $1,290,415 | -19% | 829 | $1,557 | $19,300,617 | 8 |
| Feb 11, 2000 | 19 | $797,330 | -38% | 497 | $1,604 | $20,480,965 | 9 |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 26 | $447,773 | -44% | 287 | $1,560 | $18,274,085 | 10 |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 28 | $224,692 | -50% | 169 | $1,330 | $21,570,650 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 41 | $125,563 | -44% | 79 | $1,589 | $21,759,902 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 45 | $88,317 | -30% | 56 | $1,577 | $21,903,515 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2000 | 46 | $78,592 | -11% | 53 | $1,483 | $22,039,264 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 45 | $86,773 | +10% | 61 | $1,423 | $22,170,358 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2000 | 50 | $50,005 | -42% | 41 | $1,220 | $22,259,838 | 16 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 67 | $26,242 | -48% | 36 | $729 | $22,310,224 | 17 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 70 | $21,643 | -18% | 21 | $1,031 | $22,348,598 | 18 |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 79 | $17,448 | -19% | 21 | $831 | $22,379,901 | 19 |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 70 | $24,931 | +43% | 17 | $1,467 | $22,416,146 | 20 |
| May 5, 2000 | 88 | $9,474 | -62% | 14 | $677 | $22,437,122 | 21 |
| May 12, 2000 | 97 | $6,034 | -36% | 10 | $603 | $22,450,975 | 22 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 1999 | 20 | $65,000 | 7 | $9,286 | $193,604 | 3 | ||
| Jan 6, 2000 | 20 | $38,118 | 9 | $4,235 | $916,790 | 21 | ||
| Jan 7, 2000 | 6 | $1,716,000 | +4,402% | 1,035 | $1,658 | $2,633,000 | 22 | |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 8 | $2,417,000 | +41% | 1,035 | $2,335 | $5,050,000 | 23 | |
| Jan 9, 2000 | 7 | $1,506,000 | -38% | 1,034 | $1,456 | $6,610,047 | 24 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 6 | $439,142 | -71% | 1,034 | $425 | $7,049,189 | 25 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | 5 | $474,684 | +8% | 1,034 | $459 | $7,523,873 | 26 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | 7 | $405,481 | -15% | 1,034 | $392 | $7,929,354 | 27 | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | 7 | $369,085 | -9% | +868% | 1,034 | $357 | $8,298,439 | 28 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 | $923,000 | +150% | -46% | 1,034 | $893 | $9,221,439 | 29 |
| Jan 15, 2000 | 11 | $1,502,000 | +63% | -38% | 1,040 | $1,444 | $10,723,439 | 30 |
| Jan 16, 2000 | 13 | $1,012,407 | -33% | -33% | 1,040 | $973 | $11,735,846 | 31 |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 13 | $511,459 | -49% | +16% | 1,038 | $493 | $12,247,305 | 32 |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 | $255,425 | -50% | -46% | 1,038 | $246 | $12,502,731 | 33 |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 10 | $229,986 | -10% | -43% | 1,038 | $222 | $12,732,717 | 34 |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 10 | $214,744 | -7% | -42% | 1,038 | $207 | $12,947,461 | 35 |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 14 | $539,000 | -47% | 1,077 | $500 | $15,063,338 | 38 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | 13 | $198,594 | -63% | -61% | 1,077 | $184 | $15,261,932 | 39 |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 10 | $240,213 | +21% | -6% | 1,077 | $223 | $15,502,145 | 40 |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 11 | $191,098 | -20% | -17% | 1,077 | $177 | $15,693,243 | 41 |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 11 | $184,000 | -4% | -14% | 1,077 | $171 | $15,877,000 | 42 |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 15 | $297,000 | -45% | 1,086 | $273 | $17,438,194 | 45 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | 14 | $141,809 | -52% | -29% | 1,086 | $131 | $17,580,003 | 46 |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 12 | $160,884 | +13% | -33% | 1,086 | $148 | $17,740,887 | 47 |
| Feb 2, 2000 | 13 | $149,089 | -7% | -22% | 1,086 | $137 | $17,883,976 | 48 |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 13 | $137,000 | -8% | -26% | 1,086 | $126 | $18,021,000 | 49 |
| Feb 6, 2000 | 14 | $336,000 | +13% | 829 | $405 | $19,301,000 | 52 | |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 14 | $83,324 | -75% | -41% | 829 | $101 | $19,383,941 | 53 |
| Feb 8, 2000 | 13 | $111,966 | +34% | -30% | 829 | $135 | $19,495,907 | 54 |
| Feb 9, 2000 | 14 | $95,466 | -15% | -36% | 829 | $115 | $19,591,373 | 55 |
| Feb 10, 2000 | 14 | $95,131 | n/c | -31% | 829 | $115 | $19,686,504 | 56 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 17 | $209,000 | -38% | 497 | $421 | $20,480,965 | 59 | |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 17 | $88,890 | -57% | +7% | 497 | $179 | $20,569,855 | 60 |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 15 | $77,694 | -13% | -31% | 497 | $156 | $20,647,549 | 61 |
| Feb 16, 2000 | 15 | $71,438 | -8% | -25% | 497 | $144 | $20,718,987 | 62 |
| Feb 17, 2000 | 16 | $66,837 | -6% | -30% | 497 | $134 | $20,785,824 | 63 |
| Feb 22, 2000 | 20 | $46,569 | -40% | 287 | $162 | $21,278,902 | 68 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 20 | $36,766 | -21% | -49% | 287 | $128 | $21,315,668 | 69 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1999 | 22 | $305,490 | 7 | $43,641 | $305,490 | 1 | |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 31 | $301,307 | -1% | 9 | $33,479 | $606,797 | 2 |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 31 | $308,662 | +2% | 9 | $34,296 | $915,459 | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 7 | $7,429,087 | +2,307% | 1,034 | $7,185 | $8,344,546 | 4 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 12 | $4,609,105 | -38% | 1,038 | $4,440 | $12,953,651 | 5 |
| Jan 21, 2000 | 15 | $2,898,216 | -37% | 1,077 | $2,691 | $15,851,867 | 6 |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 15 | $2,158,335 | -26% | 1,086 | $1,987 | $18,010,202 | 7 |
| Feb 4, 2000 | 15 | $1,673,433 | -22% | 829 | $2,019 | $19,683,635 | 8 |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 13 | $3,519,646 | 287 | $12,264 | $21,345,958 | 10 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 29 | $288,381 | -92% | 169 | $1,706 | $21,634,339 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 39 | $180,859 | -37% | 79 | $2,289 | $21,815,198 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 44 | $145,474 | -20% | 56 | $2,598 | $21,960,672 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2000 | 46 | $122,913 | -16% | 53 | $2,319 | $22,083,585 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 44 | $126,248 | +3% | 61 | $2,070 | $22,209,833 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2000 | 48 | $74,149 | -41% | 41 | $1,809 | $22,283,982 | 16 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 65 | $42,973 | -42% | 36 | $1,194 | $22,326,955 | 17 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 69 | $35,498 | -17% | 21 | $1,690 | $22,362,453 | 18 |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 73 | $28,762 | -19% | 21 | $1,370 | $22,391,215 | 19 |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 68 | $36,433 | +27% | 17 | $2,143 | $22,427,648 | 20 |
| May 5, 2000 | 78 | $17,293 | -53% | 14 | $1,235 | $22,444,941 | 21 |
| May 12, 2000 | 100 | $6,034 | -65% | 10 | $603 | $22,450,975 | 22 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 8/3/2000 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $51 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 4/21/2000 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 4/15/2000 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 44 | $37,675 | 7/5/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $25,955,810 | |||||||||
| International Total | $25,995,786 | 5/5/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jeremy Blackman | Stanley Spector | |
| Tom Cruise | Frank T.J. Mackey |
Supporting
| Melinda Dillon | Rose Gator | |
| Philip Baker Hall | Jimmy Gator | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Phil Parma | |
| Ricky Jay | Burt Ramsey | |
| William H. Macy | Donnie Smith | |
| Alfred Molina | Solomon Solomon |
Leading
| Julianne Moore | Linda Partridge |
Supporting
| John C. Reilly | Jim Kurring | |
| Jason Robards, Jr. | Earl Partridge | |
| Melora Walters | Claudia Wilson Gator | |
| April Grace | Gwenovier | |
| Michael Murphy | Alan Kligman, Esq. | |
| Michael Bowen | Rick Spector | |
| Henry Gibson | Thurston Howell | |
| Felicity Huffman | Cynthia | |
| Emmanuel Johnson | Dixon | |
| Don McManus | Dr. Landon | |
| Eileen Ryan | Mary | |
| Danny Wells | Dick Jennings | |
| Pat Healy | Sir Edmund William Godfrey | |
| Genevieve Zweig | Mrs. Godfrey | |
| Mark Flannagan | Joseph Green | |
| Neil Flynn | Stanley Berry | |
| Rod McLachlan | Daniel Hill | |
| Allan Graf | Firefighter | |
| Patton Oswalt | Delmer Darion | |
| Raymond Gonzales | Reno Security Guard | |
| Brad Hunt | Craig Hansen | |
| Jim Meskimen | Forensic Scientist | |
| Chris O’ Hara | Sydney Barringer | |
| Clement Blake | Arthur Barringer | |
| Frank Elmore | 1958 Detective | |
| John Kraft Seitz | 1958 Policeman | |
| Cory Buck | Young Boy | |
| Tim Soronen | Infomercial Guy | |
| Jim Ortlieb | Middle Aged Guy | |
| Thomas Jane | Young Jimmy Gator | |
| Holly Houston | Jimmy's Showgirl | |
| Benjamin Niedens | Little Donnie Smith | |
| Veronica Hart | Dentist Nurse #1 | |
| Melissa Spell | Dentist Nurse #2 | |
| James Kiriyama-Lem | Dr. Lee | |
| Jake Cross | Pedestrian #1 | |
| Charlie Scott | Pedestrian #2 | |
| Juan Medrano | Nurse Juan | |
| John Pritchett | Police Captain | |
| Cleo King | Marcie | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | Captain Muffy | |
| Jason Andrews | Doc | |
| John S. Davies | Cameraman | |
| Kevin Breznahan | Geoff / Seminar Guy | |
| Miguel Perez | Avi Solomon | |
| David Masuda | Coroner Man | |
| Neil Pepe | Officer #1 | |
| Lionel Mark Smith | Detective | |
| Annette Helde | Coroner Woman | |
| Lynne Lerner | Librarian | |
| Scott Burkett | WDKK Page #1 | |
| Bob Brewer | Richard's Dad | |
| Julie Brewer | Richard's Mom | |
| Nancy Marston | Julia's Mom | |
| Maurey Marston | Julia's Dad | |
| Jamala Gaither | WDKK P.A. | |
| Amy Brown | WDKK Page #2 | |
| Meagen Fay | Dr. Diane | |
| Patricia Forte | Mim | |
| Patrick Warren | Todd Geronimo | |
| Orlando Jones | Worm | |
| Virginia Pereira | Pink Dot Girl | |
| Craig Kvinsland | Brad The Bartender | |
| Patricia Scanlon | Cocktail Waitress | |
| Natalie Marston | Julia | |
| Bobby Brewer | Richard | |
| Clark Gregg | WDKK Floor Director | |
| Art Frankel | Old Pharmacist | |
| Matt Gerald | Officer #2 | |
| Guillermo Melgarejo | Pink Dot Guy | |
| Paul F. Tompkins | Chad [Seduce & Destroy] | |
| Mary Lynn Rajskub | Janet [Frank's Assistant] | |
| Jim Beaver | Smiling Peanut Patron #1 | |
| Ezra Buzzington | Smiling Peanut Patron #2 | |
| Denise Woolfork | Smiling Peanut Patron #3 | |
| Bob Downey Sr. | WDKK Show Director | |
| William Mapother | WDKK Director's Assistant | |
| Larry Ballard | WDKK Medic | |
| Brett Higgins | Mackey Disciple Twin #1 | |
| Michael Phillips | Mackey Disciple In Middle | |
| Lillian Adams | Donnie's Old Neighbor | |
| Steven Bush | Paramedic #1 | |
| Mike Massa | Paramedic #2 | |
| Dale Gibson | Paramedic #3 | |
| Scott Alan Smith | ER Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Director | |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Screenwriter | |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Producer | |
| Joanne Sellar | Producer | |
| Michael De Luca | Executive Producer | |
| Lynn Harris | Executive Producer | |
| William Arnold | Production Designer | |
| Mark Bridges | Production Designer | |
| Dylan Tichenor | Editor | |
| Aimee Mann | Composer | |
| Robert Elswit | Director of Photography | |
| Daniel Lupi | Co-Producer | |
| Dylan Tichenor | Associate Producer | |
| Adam Druxman | Assistant Director | |
| Daniel Lupi | Unit Production Manager | |
| Craig Markey | Production Supervisor | |
| Chris Spellman | Set Decorator | |
| Joe Letteri | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Paul Griffin | Animation Supervisor | |
| Steve Johnson | Frog Effects | |
| Lou Carlucci | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Dan Rebert | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Mark Bridges | Costume Designer | |
| Karla Stevens | Costume Supervisor | |
| John Pritchett | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert J. Litt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Semanick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Herbick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Richard King | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Hamilton Sterling | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Richard King | Sound Designer | |
| Michael Haight | Dialogue Editor | |
| James Matheny | Dialogue Editor | |
| Hugo Weng | Dialogue Editor | |
| Paul Rabjohns | Music Editor | |
| Tina K. Roesler | Make up | |
| Kelvin R. Trahan | Hairstylist | |
| Rita Troy | Hairstylist | |
| Jon Brion | Song Writer | |
| Cassandra Kulukundis | Casting Director | |
| Webster Whinery | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $193,604 (0.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 46.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $37,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/1,086 max. theaters, 5.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $49,822,697 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 17th, 1999 (Wide) by New Line |
| International Releases: | April 15th, 2000 (Wide), released as Magnolia (매그놀리아) (South Korea)
April 21st, 2000 (Wide) (Portugal) August 3rd, 2000 (Limited) (New Zealand) January 13th, 2022 (Wide) (Portugal) March 2nd, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 29th, 2000 by New Line Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language, drug use, sexuality and violence |
| Running Time: | 189 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Cancer, Child Abuse, Divorcée Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Fired, LGBTQ+, Money Troubles, Motivational Speaker, Prescription Drug Abuse, Romance, Suicide Attempt, Terminal Illness |
| Social setting: | TV Industry |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Joanne Seller, Ghoulardi Film Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1999 | 22 | $193,604 | 7 | $27,658 | $193,604 | 1 | |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 30 | $128,706 | -34% | 9 | $14,301 | $434,196 | 2 |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 33 | $158,148 | +23% | 9 | $17,572 | $764,945 | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 7 | $5,694,588 | +3,501% | 1,034 | $5,507 | $6,610,047 | 4 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 12 | $3,902,759 | -31% | 1,038 | $3,760 | $12,247,305 | 5 |
| Jan 21, 2000 | 15 | $2,109,687 | -46% | 1,077 | $1,959 | $15,063,338 | 6 |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 15 | $1,586,327 | -25% | 1,086 | $1,461 | $17,438,194 | 7 |
| Feb 4, 2000 | 15 | $1,290,415 | -19% | 829 | $1,557 | $19,300,617 | 8 |
| Feb 11, 2000 | 19 | $797,330 | -38% | 497 | $1,604 | $20,480,965 | 9 |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 26 | $447,773 | -44% | 287 | $1,560 | $18,274,085 | 10 |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 28 | $224,692 | -50% | 169 | $1,330 | $21,570,650 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 41 | $125,563 | -44% | 79 | $1,589 | $21,759,902 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 45 | $88,317 | -30% | 56 | $1,577 | $21,903,515 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2000 | 46 | $78,592 | -11% | 53 | $1,483 | $22,039,264 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 45 | $86,773 | +10% | 61 | $1,423 | $22,170,358 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2000 | 50 | $50,005 | -42% | 41 | $1,220 | $22,259,838 | 16 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 67 | $26,242 | -48% | 36 | $729 | $22,310,224 | 17 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 70 | $21,643 | -18% | 21 | $1,031 | $22,348,598 | 18 |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 79 | $17,448 | -19% | 21 | $831 | $22,379,901 | 19 |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 70 | $24,931 | +43% | 17 | $1,467 | $22,416,146 | 20 |
| May 5, 2000 | 88 | $9,474 | -62% | 14 | $677 | $22,437,122 | 21 |
| May 12, 2000 | 97 | $6,034 | -36% | 10 | $603 | $22,450,975 | 22 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 1999 | 20 | $65,000 | 7 | $9,286 | $193,604 | 3 | ||
| Jan 6, 2000 | 20 | $38,118 | 9 | $4,235 | $916,790 | 21 | ||
| Jan 7, 2000 | 6 | $1,716,000 | +4,402% | 1,035 | $1,658 | $2,633,000 | 22 | |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 8 | $2,417,000 | +41% | 1,035 | $2,335 | $5,050,000 | 23 | |
| Jan 9, 2000 | 7 | $1,506,000 | -38% | 1,034 | $1,456 | $6,610,047 | 24 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 6 | $439,142 | -71% | 1,034 | $425 | $7,049,189 | 25 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | 5 | $474,684 | +8% | 1,034 | $459 | $7,523,873 | 26 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | 7 | $405,481 | -15% | 1,034 | $392 | $7,929,354 | 27 | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | 7 | $369,085 | -9% | +868% | 1,034 | $357 | $8,298,439 | 28 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 | $923,000 | +150% | -46% | 1,034 | $893 | $9,221,439 | 29 |
| Jan 15, 2000 | 11 | $1,502,000 | +63% | -38% | 1,040 | $1,444 | $10,723,439 | 30 |
| Jan 16, 2000 | 13 | $1,012,407 | -33% | -33% | 1,040 | $973 | $11,735,846 | 31 |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 13 | $511,459 | -49% | +16% | 1,038 | $493 | $12,247,305 | 32 |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 | $255,425 | -50% | -46% | 1,038 | $246 | $12,502,731 | 33 |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 10 | $229,986 | -10% | -43% | 1,038 | $222 | $12,732,717 | 34 |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 10 | $214,744 | -7% | -42% | 1,038 | $207 | $12,947,461 | 35 |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 14 | $539,000 | -47% | 1,077 | $500 | $15,063,338 | 38 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | 13 | $198,594 | -63% | -61% | 1,077 | $184 | $15,261,932 | 39 |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 10 | $240,213 | +21% | -6% | 1,077 | $223 | $15,502,145 | 40 |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 11 | $191,098 | -20% | -17% | 1,077 | $177 | $15,693,243 | 41 |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 11 | $184,000 | -4% | -14% | 1,077 | $171 | $15,877,000 | 42 |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 15 | $297,000 | -45% | 1,086 | $273 | $17,438,194 | 45 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | 14 | $141,809 | -52% | -29% | 1,086 | $131 | $17,580,003 | 46 |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 12 | $160,884 | +13% | -33% | 1,086 | $148 | $17,740,887 | 47 |
| Feb 2, 2000 | 13 | $149,089 | -7% | -22% | 1,086 | $137 | $17,883,976 | 48 |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 13 | $137,000 | -8% | -26% | 1,086 | $126 | $18,021,000 | 49 |
| Feb 6, 2000 | 14 | $336,000 | +13% | 829 | $405 | $19,301,000 | 52 | |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 14 | $83,324 | -75% | -41% | 829 | $101 | $19,383,941 | 53 |
| Feb 8, 2000 | 13 | $111,966 | +34% | -30% | 829 | $135 | $19,495,907 | 54 |
| Feb 9, 2000 | 14 | $95,466 | -15% | -36% | 829 | $115 | $19,591,373 | 55 |
| Feb 10, 2000 | 14 | $95,131 | n/c | -31% | 829 | $115 | $19,686,504 | 56 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 17 | $209,000 | -38% | 497 | $421 | $20,480,965 | 59 | |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 17 | $88,890 | -57% | +7% | 497 | $179 | $20,569,855 | 60 |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 15 | $77,694 | -13% | -31% | 497 | $156 | $20,647,549 | 61 |
| Feb 16, 2000 | 15 | $71,438 | -8% | -25% | 497 | $144 | $20,718,987 | 62 |
| Feb 17, 2000 | 16 | $66,837 | -6% | -30% | 497 | $134 | $20,785,824 | 63 |
| Feb 22, 2000 | 20 | $46,569 | -40% | 287 | $162 | $21,278,902 | 68 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 20 | $36,766 | -21% | -49% | 287 | $128 | $21,315,668 | 69 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1999 | 22 | $305,490 | 7 | $43,641 | $305,490 | 1 | |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 31 | $301,307 | -1% | 9 | $33,479 | $606,797 | 2 |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 31 | $308,662 | +2% | 9 | $34,296 | $915,459 | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 7 | $7,429,087 | +2,307% | 1,034 | $7,185 | $8,344,546 | 4 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 12 | $4,609,105 | -38% | 1,038 | $4,440 | $12,953,651 | 5 |
| Jan 21, 2000 | 15 | $2,898,216 | -37% | 1,077 | $2,691 | $15,851,867 | 6 |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 15 | $2,158,335 | -26% | 1,086 | $1,987 | $18,010,202 | 7 |
| Feb 4, 2000 | 15 | $1,673,433 | -22% | 829 | $2,019 | $19,683,635 | 8 |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 13 | $3,519,646 | 287 | $12,264 | $21,345,958 | 10 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 29 | $288,381 | -92% | 169 | $1,706 | $21,634,339 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 39 | $180,859 | -37% | 79 | $2,289 | $21,815,198 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 44 | $145,474 | -20% | 56 | $2,598 | $21,960,672 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2000 | 46 | $122,913 | -16% | 53 | $2,319 | $22,083,585 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 44 | $126,248 | +3% | 61 | $2,070 | $22,209,833 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2000 | 48 | $74,149 | -41% | 41 | $1,809 | $22,283,982 | 16 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 65 | $42,973 | -42% | 36 | $1,194 | $22,326,955 | 17 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 69 | $35,498 | -17% | 21 | $1,690 | $22,362,453 | 18 |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 73 | $28,762 | -19% | 21 | $1,370 | $22,391,215 | 19 |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 68 | $36,433 | +27% | 17 | $2,143 | $22,427,648 | 20 |
| May 5, 2000 | 78 | $17,293 | -53% | 14 | $1,235 | $22,444,941 | 21 |
| May 12, 2000 | 100 | $6,034 | -65% | 10 | $603 | $22,450,975 | 22 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 8/3/2000 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $51 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 4/21/2000 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 4/15/2000 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 44 | $37,675 | 7/5/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $25,955,810 | |||||||||
| International Total | $25,995,786 | 5/5/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jeremy Blackman | Stanley Spector | |
| Tom Cruise | Frank T.J. Mackey |
Supporting
| Melinda Dillon | Rose Gator | |
| Philip Baker Hall | Jimmy Gator | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Phil Parma | |
| Ricky Jay | Burt Ramsey | |
| William H. Macy | Donnie Smith | |
| Alfred Molina | Solomon Solomon |
Leading
| Julianne Moore | Linda Partridge |
Supporting
| John C. Reilly | Jim Kurring | |
| Jason Robards, Jr. | Earl Partridge | |
| Melora Walters | Claudia Wilson Gator | |
| April Grace | Gwenovier | |
| Michael Murphy | Alan Kligman, Esq. | |
| Michael Bowen | Rick Spector | |
| Henry Gibson | Thurston Howell | |
| Felicity Huffman | Cynthia | |
| Emmanuel Johnson | Dixon | |
| Don McManus | Dr. Landon | |
| Eileen Ryan | Mary | |
| Danny Wells | Dick Jennings | |
| Pat Healy | Sir Edmund William Godfrey | |
| Genevieve Zweig | Mrs. Godfrey | |
| Mark Flannagan | Joseph Green | |
| Neil Flynn | Stanley Berry | |
| Rod McLachlan | Daniel Hill | |
| Allan Graf | Firefighter | |
| Patton Oswalt | Delmer Darion | |
| Raymond Gonzales | Reno Security Guard | |
| Brad Hunt | Craig Hansen | |
| Jim Meskimen | Forensic Scientist | |
| Chris O’ Hara | Sydney Barringer | |
| Clement Blake | Arthur Barringer | |
| Frank Elmore | 1958 Detective | |
| John Kraft Seitz | 1958 Policeman | |
| Cory Buck | Young Boy | |
| Tim Soronen | Infomercial Guy | |
| Jim Ortlieb | Middle Aged Guy | |
| Thomas Jane | Young Jimmy Gator | |
| Holly Houston | Jimmy's Showgirl | |
| Benjamin Niedens | Little Donnie Smith | |
| Veronica Hart | Dentist Nurse #1 | |
| Melissa Spell | Dentist Nurse #2 | |
| James Kiriyama-Lem | Dr. Lee | |
| Jake Cross | Pedestrian #1 | |
| Charlie Scott | Pedestrian #2 | |
| Juan Medrano | Nurse Juan | |
| John Pritchett | Police Captain | |
| Cleo King | Marcie | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | Captain Muffy | |
| Jason Andrews | Doc | |
| John S. Davies | Cameraman | |
| Kevin Breznahan | Geoff / Seminar Guy | |
| Miguel Perez | Avi Solomon | |
| David Masuda | Coroner Man | |
| Neil Pepe | Officer #1 | |
| Lionel Mark Smith | Detective | |
| Annette Helde | Coroner Woman | |
| Lynne Lerner | Librarian | |
| Scott Burkett | WDKK Page #1 | |
| Bob Brewer | Richard's Dad | |
| Julie Brewer | Richard's Mom | |
| Nancy Marston | Julia's Mom | |
| Maurey Marston | Julia's Dad | |
| Jamala Gaither | WDKK P.A. | |
| Amy Brown | WDKK Page #2 | |
| Meagen Fay | Dr. Diane | |
| Patricia Forte | Mim | |
| Patrick Warren | Todd Geronimo | |
| Orlando Jones | Worm | |
| Virginia Pereira | Pink Dot Girl | |
| Craig Kvinsland | Brad The Bartender | |
| Patricia Scanlon | Cocktail Waitress | |
| Natalie Marston | Julia | |
| Bobby Brewer | Richard | |
| Clark Gregg | WDKK Floor Director | |
| Art Frankel | Old Pharmacist | |
| Matt Gerald | Officer #2 | |
| Guillermo Melgarejo | Pink Dot Guy | |
| Paul F. Tompkins | Chad [Seduce & Destroy] | |
| Mary Lynn Rajskub | Janet [Frank's Assistant] | |
| Jim Beaver | Smiling Peanut Patron #1 | |
| Ezra Buzzington | Smiling Peanut Patron #2 | |
| Denise Woolfork | Smiling Peanut Patron #3 | |
| Bob Downey Sr. | WDKK Show Director | |
| William Mapother | WDKK Director's Assistant | |
| Larry Ballard | WDKK Medic | |
| Brett Higgins | Mackey Disciple Twin #1 | |
| Michael Phillips | Mackey Disciple In Middle | |
| Lillian Adams | Donnie's Old Neighbor | |
| Steven Bush | Paramedic #1 | |
| Mike Massa | Paramedic #2 | |
| Dale Gibson | Paramedic #3 | |
| Scott Alan Smith | ER Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Director | |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Screenwriter | |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | Producer | |
| Joanne Sellar | Producer | |
| Michael De Luca | Executive Producer | |
| Lynn Harris | Executive Producer | |
| William Arnold | Production Designer | |
| Mark Bridges | Production Designer | |
| Dylan Tichenor | Editor | |
| Aimee Mann | Composer | |
| Robert Elswit | Director of Photography | |
| Daniel Lupi | Co-Producer | |
| Dylan Tichenor | Associate Producer | |
| Adam Druxman | Assistant Director | |
| Daniel Lupi | Unit Production Manager | |
| Craig Markey | Production Supervisor | |
| Chris Spellman | Set Decorator | |
| Joe Letteri | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Paul Griffin | Animation Supervisor | |
| Steve Johnson | Frog Effects | |
| Lou Carlucci | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Dan Rebert | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Mark Bridges | Costume Designer | |
| Karla Stevens | Costume Supervisor | |
| John Pritchett | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert J. Litt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Semanick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Herbick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Richard King | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Hamilton Sterling | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Richard King | Sound Designer | |
| Michael Haight | Dialogue Editor | |
| James Matheny | Dialogue Editor | |
| Hugo Weng | Dialogue Editor | |
| Paul Rabjohns | Music Editor | |
| Tina K. Roesler | Make up | |
| Kelvin R. Trahan | Hairstylist | |
| Rita Troy | Hairstylist | |
| Jon Brion | Song Writer | |
| Cassandra Kulukundis | Casting Director | |
| Webster Whinery | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.