The Cider House Rules
December 17, 1999
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...More
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 and crew
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Lasse Hallström
Director
Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
Candy Kendall
Delroy Lindo
Arthur Rose
Paul Rudd
Lt. Wally Worthington
Michael Caine
Dr. Wilbur Larch
Jane Alexander
Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker
Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu
Rose Rose
Kieran Culkin
Buster
Kate Nelligan
Olive Worthington
Heavy D
Peaches
J.K. Simmons
Ray Kendall
Erik Per Sullivan
Fuzzy
Paz de la Huerta
Mary Agnes
K. Todd Freeman
Muddy
Evan Parke
Jack
JF
Jimmy Flynn
Vernon
Lonnie Farmer
Hero
SD
Spencer Diamond
Curly
Skye McCole Bartusiak
Hazel
SA
Sean Andrew
Copperfield
JA
John Albano
Steerforth
CD
Claire Daly
Clara
CI
Colin Irving
Major Winslow
Annie Corley
Carla
Patrick Donnelly
Adopting Father
ES
Edie Schechter
Adopting Mother
KB
Kasey Berry
12yr. Old Girl
MB
Mary Bogue
Big Dot
VS
Victoria Stankiewicz
Debra
CS
Christine Stevens
Florence
ECB
Earle C. Batchelder
Dr. Holtz
NF
Norma Fine
Mrs. Goodhall
John Irving
Stationmaster
Eric Bruno Borgman
Flirting Soldier on Train (uncredited)
Kevin Chapman
Adopting Dad (uncredited)
John H. Tobin
Man on Train (uncredited)