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The Cider House Rules

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The Cider House Rules
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PG13,2hrs 11min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
December 10, 1999
Director:
Lasse Hallström
Distributor:
Miramax
Starring:
Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo  ...more
Synopsis: John Irving scripted this screen adaptation of his 1985 novel. Set during World War II, The Cider House Rules concerns Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), an orphan who spent most of his childhood at the St. Cloud Orphanage in rural Maine, where he grew up under the strong but affectionate care of Dr. Wilbur Larch (Michael Caine). Larch has passed along his medical education to Homer, and the young man helps the doctor care for abandoned children and the newborn babies of unwed mothers; however, Homer refuses ... Full Synopsis
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Jay Carr, Boston Globe
It's filled with vivid characters and action. Beneath its modesty of gesture, it's one of the year's richest, most humane films. Full Review
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75
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 32 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
Candy
Delroy Lindo
Mr. Rose
Paul Rudd
Wally Worthington
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