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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.
- $88.5 million
- Rachel Portman
- $24 million
- Richard N. Gladstein
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
- 560
- 1985
- June 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 learns about life, love and abortion in a Maine orphanage and an apple farm.
- Lasse Hallström
- 446
- 2 min
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. While Wally is away, Homer and Candy have an affair. He goes to work picking apples with Arthur Rose's team.
May 10, 1985 · The Cider House Rules has all the traits of a good Irving novel: the humane, odd, and likable characters with unusual life experiences; a storyline with moral undertones; profound scenes -- some zany and humorous -- others wise and touching. Don't get me wrong, this book isn't for everyone.
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Apr 16, 2024 · The Cider House Rules was adapted as a film in 1999, with a screenplay by Irving. Directed by Lasse Hallström, it starred Michael Caine as Dr. Larch and a young Tobey Maguire as Homer Wells. The film, with Dr. Larch’s loving nightly valediction to the orphans, “Goodnight, you princes of Maine, you kings of New England,” earned Caine the ...
