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The Cider House Rules

1999 film directed by Lasse Hallström

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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?

Released: 1999-12-17126 minDir: Lasse HallströmDrama

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

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Key facts

Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Screenplay by: John Irving
Based on: The Cider House Rules , by John Irving
Produced by: Richard N. Gladstein
Starring: Tobey Maguire Charlize Theron Delroy Lindo Paul Rudd Michael Caine Jane Alexander Kathy Baker Kieran Culkin Heavy D Kate Nelligan Erykah Badu
Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Edited by: Lisa Zeno Churgin
Music by: Rachel Portman
Production companies: Miramax Films , FilmColony
Distributed by: Miramax Films
Release dates: September 7, 1999 ( 1999-09-07 ) ( Venice ) January 7, 2000 ( 2000-01-07 ) (United States)
Running time: 125 minutes

Key dates

Published: 1999

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Instance of: film
Award: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: United States
Original language: English language
Based on: The Cider House Rules
Main subject: incest
Director: Lasse Hallström
Screenwriter: John Irving
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Article

The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay by John Irving, based on Irving's 1985 novel. Its story follows Homer Wells, who lives in a World War II–era Maine orphanage run by a doctor who trains him to be an OB/GYN, and his journey after leaving the orphanage. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Kate Nelligan, and Erykah Badu.

The film was produced by Miramax Films and FilmColony, and it had its world premiere at the 56th Venice International Film Festival. It was given a limited release by Miramax Films in the United States on December 10, 1999, followed by a wide release on January 7, 2000. It grossed $110,098 in its opening weekend and $88.5 million worldwide against a budget of $24 million. It was positively reviewed and has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.