The Cider House Rules

A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.

19992h 6m7.1(1,334 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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…

The Cider House Rules (1999) is a drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. It stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, and Michael Caine. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,334 votes.

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Director

Lasse Hallström

Cast

Tobey Maguire

Homer Wells

Charlize Theron

Candy Kendall

Michael Caine

Dr. Wilbur Larch

Delroy Lindo

Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd

Lt. Wally Worthington

Jane Alexander

Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker

Nurse Angela

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Where can I watch The Cider House Rules?

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Who stars in The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, and Delroy Lindo, and was directed by Lasse Hallström.

How long is The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The Cider House Rules come out?

The Cider House Rules was released in 1999.

What genre is The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules is a drama film.

Is The Cider House Rules worth watching?

The Cider House Rules holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.