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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 and Charlize Theron. It follows a young orphan who leaves his home to work on an apple farm and faces life-changing choices.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2011-09-13
When Wally and pregnant Candy visit the orphanage, Dr. Larch provides a medically safe, albeit illegal, abortion, 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?
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.
May 10, 1985 · 4.16. 185,526 ratings5,131 reviews. Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in their unwanted babies or by performing illegal abortions.
