The Cider House Rules (1999)

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Released:
1999-12-17

Overview:
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?

Director:
Lasse Hallström

Runtime:
2h 6min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • 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