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The Cider House Rules

Not Rated
Drama
7/10(1,149 ratings)

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

12-17-1999
2h 6m
The Cider House Rules
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Main Cast

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

Homer Wells

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Candy Kendall

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Lt. Wally Worthington

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Dr. Wilbur Larch

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Nurse Angela

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Lasse Hallström
Production:
Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony
Revenue:
$88,500,000
Budget:
$24,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Lasse Hallström
Novel:
John Irving
Screenplay:
John Irving
Producer:
Alan C. Blomquist
Executive Producer:
Bobby Cohen

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en