The Cider House Rules

Based On the book by John Irving

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. Its story follows Homer Wells, who lives in a World War II–era Maine orphanage run by a doctor who trains him to be an OB/GYN, and his journey after leaving the orphanage. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Kate Nelligan, and Erykah Badu. The film was produced by Miramax Films and FilmColony, and it had its world premiere at the 56th Venice International Film Festival.

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Release date:

September 7, 1999

Director:

Lasse Hallström

Cast:

Tobey Maguire, Michael Caine, Charlize Theron, Paul Rudd, Delroy Lindo

Genre:

Romance, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1999 in adaptations