
Drama
The Cider House Rules
Directed by
Lasse Hallström
1999 · 2h 6m · Kijkwijzer 12
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?
Cast & crew
Cast
Tobey MaguireHomer Wells
Charlize TheronCandy Kendall
Michael CaineDr. Wilbur Larch
Delroy LindoArthur Rose
Paul RuddLt. Wally Worthington
Jane AlexanderNurse Edna
Kathy BakerNurse Angela
Erykah BaduRose Rose
Kieran CulkinBuster
Kate NelliganOlive Worthington
Heavy DPeaches
J.K. SimmonsRay Kendall
Crew
Lasse HallströmDirector
John IrvingWriter