The Cider House Rules (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1999, The Cider House Rules is a drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 126 minutes. “A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Cider House Rules stars Tobey Maguire as Homer Wells, Charlize Theron as Candy Kendall, Delroy Lindo as Arthur Rose and Paul Rudd as Lt. Wally Worthington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Cider House Rules has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $88.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cider House Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cider House Rules tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cider House Rules (1999)?
- In US, The Cider House Rules is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cider House Rules worth watching?
- The Cider House Rules holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cider House Rules?
- The Cider House Rules stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd and Michael Caine.
- When was The Cider House Rules released?
- The Cider House Rules was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.