The Cider House Rules (1999)
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?
Key facts
- Released:
- 1999-12-17
- Runtime:
- 126 min
- Genres:
- Drama
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Top cast:
- Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Jane Alexander
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 7.1/10 from 1,293 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.1/10