QHow are the characters connected?
AClaudia is connected to Jim Kurring because of their first encounter and that he is protecting her. Jim Kurring is connected to Jimmy Gator because both men have the first name "Jim" and are related to Claudia in different ways since Jimmy Gator is Claudia's father and Jim Kurring is called over to Claudia's house specifically because of an incident involving Claudia yelling at her father to leave her house. Jimmy Gator is connected to Donnie Smith because both have a drinking problem and Donnie was on "What Do Kids Know?" the game show as a child. Donnie is connected to Phil Parma because both smoke Camel cigarettes and both are connected to Earl Partridge who is the owner of the game show "What Do Kids Know?" and is being taken care of in bed by his nurse Phil Parma. Linda Partridge is connected to Earl because they are married and are both connected to Frank T.J. Mackey because he's Earl's son and Linda doesn't want him involved in the will. Frank is connected to Stanley because they are both embarrassed on TV simultaneously for different reasons and both have issues with their fathers. Stanley is therefore connected back to Claudia because she too has an issue with her father who is Jimmy Gator the host of "What Do Kids Know?" which Stanley is on.
All the characters are essentially connected to the show.
QHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
AFor detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Magnolia can be found here.
QA Note Regarding Spoilers
AThe following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
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