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The Cider House Rules

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1999 | 126 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss and peril. Probably too much for younger kids.

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $89 million worldwide on a $24 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 233K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lasse Hallström

  • Tobey MaguireHomer Wells
  • Charlize TheronCandy Kendall
  • Michael CaineDr. Wilbur Larch
  • Delroy LindoArthur Rose
  • Paul RuddLt. Wally Worthington
  • Jane AlexanderNurse Edna
  • Kathy BakerNurse Angela
  • Erykah BaduRose Rose
  • Kieran CulkinBuster
  • Kate NelliganOlive Worthington