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The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay by John Irving, based on Irving's 1985 novel of the same name. Its story follows Homer Wells, who lives in a World War II–era Maine orphanage run by a doctor who trained him, and his journey after leaving the orphanage.
Jan 7, 2000 · A drama romance film based on John Irving's novel, starring Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Michael Caine. It follows the story of an orphan who becomes a doctor and performs illegal abortions, and his journey to find his place in the world.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2000-01-07
The Cider House Rules (1985) is a novel by American writer John Irving, a Bildungsroman that was later adapted into a 1999 film and a stage play by Peter Parnell. The story, set in the pre– and post–World War II era, tells of a young man, Homer Wells, growing up under the guidance of Dr. Wilbur Larch, an obstetrician and abortion provider.
- John Irving
- 1985
Starring Charlize Theron, Tobey Maguire, and Paul Rudd, The Cider House Rules tells the story of Homer Wells. Homer has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of St....
- 2 min
- 261.9K
- Miramax
Dec 17, 1999 · A film adaptation of John Irving's novel about an orphan who becomes a doctor and faces the dilemma of abortion. The review criticizes the film's lack of focus and clarity, and praises Michael Caine's performance.
The Cider House Rules, novel by John Irving, published in 1985. One of Irving’s most political and controversial novels, openly Dickensian in its broad scope, The Cider House Rules explores the contentious issue of abortion , as well as those of addiction , racism , and rejection.
Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. The film follows the life of Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), a precocious orphan who leaves his lifelong home and his loving tutor, Dr ...
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- Drama
- PG-13
