
The Cider House Rules
“A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.”
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?
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Writer
- John Irving
- Producers
- Alan C. Blomquist, Bobby Cohen, Leslie Holleran, Richard N. Gladstein, Meryl Poster
- Production
- Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cider House Rules rated?
The Cider House Rules has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1.3K votes.
Who directed The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules was directed by Lasse Hallström.
When was The Cider House Rules released?
The Cider House Rules was released in 1999.























