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?

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

Erykah Badu
Rose Rose
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Release Date
December 17, 1999
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Director