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The Cider House Rules (2000)

Movie"A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong."
Audience Score
70
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PG-13 2 hr 6 minJan 7th, 2000Drama
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?
StarringTobey MaguireCharlize TheronDelroy Lindo
DirectorLasse Hallström

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 7th, 2000 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 15th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$24,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$88,500,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Meryl Poster, Bobby Cohen, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
Production Companies:Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony
The Cider House Rules on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookpregnancy1940sorphandrug addictionincestabortionorphanagecigarettemaine