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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. 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. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize ...
A novel by John Irving about a young man growing up in an orphanage and learning about abortion from his mentor, Dr. Wilbur Larch. The novel explores themes of morality, love, and identity in the context of the pre- and post-World War II era.
- John Irving
- 1985
Jan 7, 2000 · A period drama based on John Irving's novel about an orphan who leaves his home to explore the world. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2000-01-07
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 t...
- 2 min
- 276.1K
- Miramax
May 10, 1985 · A novel about Homer Wells, an orphan who learns from his mentor Dr. Larch how to deliver and abort babies in a Maine orphanage. The book explores themes of morality, identity, and love in a historical and literary context.
- (187.5K)
- Hardcover
Dec 17, 1999 · A film adaptation of John Irving's novel about an orphan who becomes a doctor and faces the dilemma of abortion. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's lack of focus and clarity, and praises Michael Caine's performance.
When Homer Wells leaves the New England orphanage where he grew up, he begins to experience all the beauty, love and suffering the world has to offer. Watch trailers & learn more.
