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The Cider House Rules

1999 • 2h6m Drama

Rating

7.1/10

Popularity

5

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?

Details

Director

Lasse Hallström

Screenplay

John Irving

Cast

Tobey Maguire

Charlize Theron

Michael Caine

Release date

12/17/1999

Status

Released

Budget

$24,000,000

Revenue

$88,500,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

1276