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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.
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
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
- 2011-09-13
Homer lives on the Worthington estate in a bunkhouse called the Cider House. Wally leaves to fight in World War II. Homer is exempt from military service because Dr. Larch has diagnosed that he has a heart condition.
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.
Feb 18, 2015 · 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
- 259.5K
- Miramax
The film follows the life of Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), a precocious orphan who leaves his lifelong home and his loving tutor, Dr. Larch (Michael Caine) to explore the world.
- Drama
