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The Cider House Rules is a drama film based on John Irving's novel of the same name. It follows Homer Wells, an orphan who learns about life, love and abortion from his mentor Dr. Larch and his experiences in a Maine orphanage and an apple orchard.
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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 drama based on John Irving's novel about an orphan who learns about life and love in Maine during World War II. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2000-01-07
A novel by John Irving about abortion, racism, and rejection in 1920s Maine. It follows Homer Wells, an orphan trained by Dr. Larch, an illegal abortionist, and his involvement with a local family and the migrant workers.
- 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
- 270.2K
- Miramax
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.
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.
