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Cast & Crew

Michael Caine
As Dr. Wilbur Larch
J.K. Simmons
As Ray Kendall
Paul Rudd
As Lt. Wally Worthington
Charlize Theron
As Candy Kendall
Kathy Baker
As Nurse Angela
Delroy Lindo
As Arthur Rose
Tobey Maguire
As Homer Wells

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What is The Cider House Rules about? Toggle content

Homer Wells, an orphan who grew up at St. Cloud's orphanage in Maine, faces a difficult decision when he falls in love with a visitor named Candy and must choose between leaving with her or staying to assist Dr. Larch, the eccentric director who secretly performs abortions and has become a mentor to him. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful but harsh landscape, this powerful drama explores themes of love, family, and belonging through Homer's journey of self-discovery. Based on John Irving's bestselling novel and featuring award-winning performances from Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine, The Cider House Rules is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Cider House Rules include Good Will Hunting, The Shawshank Redemption, American History X, Fight Club, I Am Sam, The Passion of the Christ.

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The Cider House Rules was released in theaters on March 24, 2000.