The Cider House Rules

1999 • 126 min • PG-13

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

★ 7.1 / 10 (1,269 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 and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

About This Film

The Cider House Rules is a 1999 drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. With a runtime of 126 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 1,269 votes on TMDB. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd among its cast of 37 credited actors.

Cast

Tobey Maguire

as Homer Wells

Charlize Theron

as Candy Kendall

Michael Caine

as Dr. Wilbur Larch

Delroy Lindo

as Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd

as Lt. Wally Worthington

Jane Alexander

as Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker

as Nurse Angela

Erykah Badu

as Rose Rose

Kieran Culkin

as Buster

Kate Nelligan

as Olive Worthington

Heavy D

as Peaches

J.K. Simmons

as Ray Kendall

Erik Per Sullivan

as Fuzzy

Paz de la Huerta

as Mary Agnes

K. Todd Freeman

as Muddy

Evan Parke

as Jack

Jimmy Flynn

as Vernon

Lonnie Farmer

as Hero

Spencer Diamond

as Curly

Skye McCole Bartusiak

as Hazel

Crew