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On the surface “The Cider House Rules” (1999) is...
The Cider House Rules
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?
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The Cider House Rules
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 17, 1999
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Cider House Rules
Production Companies
Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony
Director
Lasse Hallström
Budget
$24,000,000
Revenue
$88,500,000
Description
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
Crew
Trailer
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