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The Cider House Rules (1999)

PG-13 · 1999-12-17 · 2h 6m · EN
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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?

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Lasse HallströmDirector
Budget
$24M
Box office
$88.5M

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Tobey MaguireTobey MaguireHomer WellsCharlize TheronCharlize TheronCandy KendallDelroy LindoDelroy LindoArthur RosePaul RuddPaul RuddLt. Wally WorthingtonMichael CaineMichael CaineDr. Wilbur LarchJane AlexanderJane AlexanderNurse EdnaKathy BakerKathy BakerNurse AngelaErykah BaduErykah BaduRose RoseKieran CulkinKieran CulkinBusterKate NelliganKate NelliganOlive WorthingtonHeavy DHeavy DPeachesJ.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsRay Kendall

Keywords

Based on novel or bookMaineOrphanPregnancy1920sAbortionDrug addiction1940sOrphanageIncestCigarette smokingDrug overdoseCiderCigaretteWar injuryIncineratorApple ciderAnestheticPicking applesAbortionist

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Maine · OrphanDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar InjuryDirector preference49098Actor preference20916 · 2989 · 59421

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What is The Cider House Rules 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?

How long is The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules has a runtime of 126 minutes.

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