Magnolia (bc30)
人生交叉剔 (bc30)
- Released
- 17 Sep 2026
- Runtime
- 189 min
- Certificate
- Category IIB
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 1 time at 1 cinema across 1 district, from HK$150. The cheapest seat is at Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei, HK$150. Category IIB · 189 minutes.
What it is about
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. Through a collusion of coincidence, chance, human action, shared media, past history and divine intervention they will weave and warp through each other's lives on a day that builds to an unforgettable climax.
What to expect
Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 ensemble piece runs 189 minutes and earns its length by staying close to its characters rather than rushing through them. The cast — Julianne Moore, Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Robards — is given room to work, and the movie is structured so that a day in the Valley keeps tightening around a handful of people whose connections are revealed gradually. The tone is earnest and unhurried; viewers who need a plot that moves in a straight line will find it frustrating. It is screening in English with Chinese subtitles as part of the bc30 series on 17 September 2026. The IIB certificate applies. This is a special screening, not a wide release, so check venue listings for times and tickets.
Cast
- Julianne Moore
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Tom Cruise
- Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Jason Robards
Crew
- Director Paul Thomas Anderson
Where to watch it
1 screening at 1 cinema over the next week, from HK$150.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cinematheque | Yau Ma Tei | — | 1 | Sat 13:45 | HK$150 cheapest |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 189 minutes, or just over three hours.
- What is the certificate?
- IIB — suitable for adults and young people, though some themes may be heavy for younger viewers.
- Does it have Chinese subtitles?
- Yes, it screens in English with Chinese subtitles.
- Is this a regular release?
- No, it is a bc30 special screening. Check individual venue listings for showtimes.