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The Cider House Rules (1999)

Poster for The Cider House Rules

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Lasse Hallström
  • Profile picture of Tobey Maguire
    Homer Wells Tobey Maguire
  • Profile picture of Charlize Theron
    Candy Kendall Charlize Theron
  • Profile picture of Delroy Lindo
    Arthur Rose Delroy Lindo
  • Profile picture of Paul Rudd
    Lt. Wally Worthington Paul Rudd
  • Profile picture of Michael Caine
    Dr. Wilbur Larch Michael Caine
  • Profile picture of Jane Alexander
    Nurse Edna Jane Alexander
  • Profile picture of Kathy Baker
    Nurse Angela Kathy Baker
  • Profile picture of Erykah Badu
    Rose Rose Erykah Badu

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Keywords

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  • orphanage
  • pregnancy
  • drug addiction
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  • cider
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  • orphan
  • incest
  • drug overdose
  • war injury
  • apple cider
  • anesthetic
  • incinerator
  • picking apples
  • 1940s
  • abortion
  • abortionist