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The Cider House Rules

70.49% | December 17, 1999 | Drama

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?

Featured Crew

Lasse Hallström
Director
John Irving
Novel
John Irving
Screenplay

Cast

Tobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Candy Kendall
Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
Arthur Rose
Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Lt. Wally Worthington
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Dr. Wilbur Larch