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The Cider House Rules

PG-1319992h 6mLasse Hallström
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 75

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"A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong."

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?

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookOrphanagePregnancyDrug AddictionCigaretteCiderMaineOrphanIncestDrug Overdose

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cider House Rules (1999) about?

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?

Who stars in The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules stars Tobey Maguire (Homer Wells), Charlize Theron (Candy Kendall), Michael Caine (Dr. Wilbur Larch), Delroy Lindo (Arthur Rose), Paul Rudd (Lt. Wally Worthington). The film was directed by Lasse Hallström.

How long is The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Cider House Rules worth watching?

The Cider House Rules holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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