The Cider House Rules (1999)

7.1/10 126 min Drama

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 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

Kieran Culkin

Buster

Kate Nelligan

Olive Worthington

Heavy D

Peaches

J.K. Simmons

Ray Kendall

Erik Per Sullivan

Fuzzy

Paz de la Huerta

Mary Agnes

K. Todd Freeman

Muddy

Evan Parke

Jack

Lonnie Farmer

Hero

Skye McCole Bartusiak

Hazel

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