The Cider House Rules

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19992h 6m

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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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Tobey Maguire - Homer Wells in The Cider House Rules

Tobey Maguire

Homer Wells

Charlize Theron - Candy Kendall in The Cider House Rules

Charlize Theron

Candy Kendall

Michael Caine - Dr. Wilbur Larch in The Cider House Rules

Michael Caine

Dr. Wilbur Larch

Delroy Lindo - Arthur Rose in The Cider House Rules

Delroy Lindo

Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd - Lt. Wally Worthington in The Cider House Rules

Paul Rudd

Lt. Wally Worthington

Jane Alexander - Nurse Edna in The Cider House Rules

Jane Alexander

Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker - Nurse Angela in The Cider House Rules

Kathy Baker

Nurse Angela

Erykah Badu - Rose Rose in The Cider House Rules

Erykah Badu

Rose Rose

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Release Date

December 17, 1999

Runtime

2h 6m

Rating

PG-13

Genres

Drama

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