Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
The Cider House Rules
“A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.”
1999
2h 6m
Director: Lasse Hallström
Writer: John Irving
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
20 people
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