JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling mosaic of intertwined lives is a love letter to the San Fernando Valley – filmed across Los Angeles, the very neighbourhoods where its stories of chance and regret collide, right down to the Magnolia Boulevard that gives it its name.
Where was Magnolia filmed?
Magnolia was filmed across Los Angeles – the San Fernando Valley, from Studio City to Reseda and North Hollywood.
Every Magnolia location, explained
1
The Valley – the heart of the film
The interlocking stories used the San Fernando Valley, around Studio City and Reseda, in Los Angeles.
2
Magnolia Boulevard
Street scenes used Magnolia Boulevard in North Hollywood, the road that lends the film its name.
3
Downtown LA
Some scenes used Downtown Los Angeles.
4
Reno – additional scenes
A few scenes reached out to Reno, Nevada.
Planning a visit
The San Fernando Valley – the film’s sprawling, sun-baked world – is a real, accessible part of Los Angeles.
Magnolia Fun Facts
1
A Valley film The interwoven stories all unfold across the San Fernando Valley.
2
It rains frogs The film’s surreal climax famously rains frogs over the Valley.
3
An Aimee Mann score The film was inspired by and built around Aimee Mann’s songs.
4
A huge ensemble The cast includes Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and more.
5
A three-hour epic Paul Thomas Anderson’s mosaic runs over three hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Magnolia filmed?
Across Los Angeles – the San Fernando Valley, from Studio City to Reseda and North Hollywood.
Is it named after a real road?
Yes – Magnolia Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the San Fernando Valley is a real, accessible part of LA.
Who directed Magnolia?
Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who stars in Magnolia?
Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore and Philip Seymour Hoffman, among others.
