The Cider House Rules (1999)2h06
Drama
Director Lasse Hallström (6.8 avg)
Also directed Hachi: A Dog's Tale, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Dear John, and 31 more
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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Cast
Tobey Maguire
Charlize Theron
Michael Caine
Delroy Lindo
Paul Rudd
Jane Alexander
Kathy Baker
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