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?
The Cider House Rules (1999) is a drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, released on December 17, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine and Delroy Lindo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,329 ratings.
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Tobey Maguire
as Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
as Candy Kendall
Michael Caine
as Dr. Wilbur Larch
Delroy Lindo
as Arthur Rose
Paul Rudd
as Lt. Wally Worthington
Jane Alexander
as Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker
as Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu
as Rose Rose
Kieran Culkin
as Buster
Kate Nelligan
as Olive Worthington
Heavy D
as Peaches
J.K. Simmons
as Ray Kendall
Directed by Lasse Hallström, written by John Irving and John Irving, produced by Alan C. Blomquist, Leslie Holleran and Richard N. Gladstein.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,329 ratings.
Beauty and the beast in Maine during WWII On the surface “The Cider House Rules” (1999) is a quality period piece about life at an apple orchard and orphanage in Maine during WWII. Tobey Maguire stars as Homer Wells, who was raised at a remote orphanage and favored by caretaker Dr. Larch (Michael Caine), who imparts his vast medical knowledge & skills to the young man. At the age of 21 Homer decides to leave the…
Reviewed on September 22, 2018
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The main cast of The Cider House Rules (1999) includes Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo and Paul Rudd. The film was directed by Lasse Hallström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Cider House Rules was released on December 17, 1999 and runs for 2h 6m.
The Cider House Rules (1999) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,329 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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