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A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong. - The Cider House Rules
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Title: The Cider House Rules

Release Date: 17 Dec 1999

Runtime: 2h 6m

Genre: Drama

Director: Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony

Production Companies: Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (1165 votes)

Cast

  • Homer Wells: Tobey Maguire
  • Candy Kendall: Charlize Theron
  • Arthur Rose: Delroy Lindo
  • Lt. Wally Worthington: Paul Rudd
  • Dr. Wilbur Larch: Michael Caine
  • Nurse Edna: Jane Alexander
  • Nurse Angela: Kathy Baker
  • Rose Rose: Erykah Badu
  • Buster: Kieran Culkin
  • Olive Worthington: Kate Nelligan
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