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The Cider House Rules (1999)

12 126 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   13 January 2000 (Australia)
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A compassionate young man, raised in an orphanage and trained to be a doctor there, decides to leave to see the world.

Director:

Lasse Hallström

Writers:

John Irving (novel), John Irving (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tobey Maguire ...
Charlize Theron ...
Delroy Lindo ...
Paul Rudd ...
Michael Caine ...
Jane Alexander ...
Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker ...
Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu ...
Kieran Culkin ...
Buster
Kate Nelligan ...
Olive Worthington
Heavy D ...
Peaches
K. Todd Freeman K. Todd Freeman ...
Muddy
Paz de la Huerta ...
Mary Agnes
J.K. Simmons ...
Ray Kendall
Evan Parke ...
Jack (as Evan Dexter Parke)
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Storyline

Homer is an orphan in remote St. Cloud, Maine. Never adopted, he becomes the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch, who 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. When Wally and pregnant Candy visit the orphanage Dr. Larch provides medically safe, albeit illegal, abortions Homer leaves with them to work on Wally's family apple farm. Wally goes off to war, leaving Homer and Candy alone together. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him? Written by Martin Lewison <MLewison@utk.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Orphanage | Abortion | Doctor | Maine | Cider  | See more »

Taglines:

A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexuality, nudity, substance abuse and some violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Ciderhusreglerna See more »

Filming Locations:

Bellows Falls, Vermont, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$110,098 (USA) (12 December 1999) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$57,536,361 (USA) (18 June 2000)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the attractions of adapting the film for author John Irving was that he wanted his son, Colin Irving, to play Wally Worthington. However, as the development process took over a decade, eventually his son was too old for the part and was not known enough to be considered for it in any event. However, the role of Major Winslow did ultimately provide Colin Irving a part in the film. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Homer talks to Rose while she is doing the dishes, an actor's mark is visible on the floor. See more »

Quotes

Candy Kendall: I know what's going on Rose. Homer told me. You don't know this, but I got pregnant about a year ago. Do you want to have this baby? No? Who's the father? Does he know? If you don't want to have this baby, Homer and I will take you to a place. It's safe. He knows this doc...
Rose Rose: I can't go nowhere.
Candy Kendall: Why? Rose, listen to me. You can tell me. It's ok.
[Rose starts crying]
Arthur Rose: Morning.
Candy Kendall: Morning, Mr. Rose.
Arthur Rose: I'm gonna be up top, ok?
[Rose gestures to Arthur as the father of her baby]
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Connections

References Wuthering Heights (1939) See more »

Soundtracks

"All I Want Is Just One Girl"
Composed by Leo Robin / Richard A. Whiting
Performed by Gus Arnheim and His Coconut Grove Ambassadors
Published by Famous Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment See more »