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The Cider House Rules (1999)

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

7.1/10 · 1,334 votes 2h 6m pg-13 Drama

#34 of 105 films from 1999 #1507 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Written by John Irving

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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?

Cast

Tobey Maguireas Homer Wells
Charlize Theronas Candy Kendall
Delroy Lindoas Arthur Rose
Paul Ruddas Lt. Wally Worthington
Michael Caineas Dr. Wilbur Larch
Jane Alexanderas Nurse Edna
Kathy Bakeras Nurse Angela
Erykah Baduas Rose Rose
Kieran Culkinas Buster
Kate Nelliganas Olive Worthington
Heavy Das Peaches
J.K. Simmonsas Ray Kendall
Erik Per Sullivanas Fuzzy
Paz de la Huertaas Mary Agnes

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 1999
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$88,500,000 (3.7× budget)
IMDbtt0124315

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Questions

How long is The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Cider House Rules worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,334 votes, which places it #34 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 69%) and #1507 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules was directed by Lasse Hallström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), A Dog's Purpose (2017).
Who stars in The Cider House Rules?
Tobey Maguire as Homer Wells; Charlize Theron as Candy Kendall; Delroy Lindo as Arthur Rose; Paul Rudd as Lt. Wally Worthington; Michael Caine as Dr. Wilbur Larch; Jane Alexander as Nurse Edna.
What is The Cider House Rules rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Cider House Rules?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1907.

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