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The Cider House Rules is a drama film based on John Irving's novel, starring Tobey Maguire and Charlize Theron. It follows Homer Wells, an orphan who learns about life and love in a Maine orphanage and an apple orchard.
With Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd. During World War II, an orphan grows up under the tutelage of a doctor who runs an orphanage. However, he yearns for freedom and soon decides to leave in order to make a life for himself.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2000-01-07
A novel by John Irving about a young man growing up in an orphanage and learning about abortion from his mentor, Dr. Wilbur Larch. The novel explores themes of morality, love, and identity in the context of the pre- and post-World War II era.
- John Irving
- 1985
Homer lives on the Worthington estate in a bunkhouse called the Cider House. Wally leaves to fight in World War II. Homer is exempt from military service because Dr. Larch has diagnosed that he has a heart condition.
Dec 17, 1999 · A film adaptation of John Irving's novel about an orphan who becomes a doctor and faces the dilemma of abortion. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's lack of focus and clarity, and praises Michael Caine's performance.
May 10, 1985 · A novel about Homer Wells, an orphan who learns from his mentor Dr. Larch how to deliver and abort babies in a Maine orphanage. The book explores themes of morality, identity, and love in a historical and literary context.
Starring Charlize Theron, Tobey Maguire, and Paul Rudd, The Cider House Rules tells the story of Homer Wells.
- 2 min
- 276.1K
- Miramax
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The film follows the life of Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), a precocious orphan who leaves his lifelong home and his loving tutor, Dr. Larch (Michael Caine) to explore...
- March 21, 1976
- Lasse Hallström
- Richard N. Gladstein, Meryl Poster, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Bobby Cohen
- Miramax Films
- John Irving
- Rachel Portman
- Miramax, Richard N. Gladstein
- $24 M
- Film Editing, Art Direction, Best Picture, Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published - won), Directing (Lasse Hallström), Actor in a Supporting Role (Michael Caine - won), Music (Original Score)
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