The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
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The Cider House Rules (1999)

PG-13 (US) | USA | English | 126 min
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
7.4

Homer is an orphan in remote St. Cloud, Maine. Never adopted, he becomes the favorite of orphanage Director Dr. Larch, who 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. 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? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

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Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published

Winner

Film - Choice Drama

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Release Date

Italy
(Venice Film Festival)
1999-09-07
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
1999-09-12
USA
(Chicago International Film Festival)
1999-10
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Cider House Rules
(Original title)
Las reglas de la vida
Argentina
The Cider House Rules
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild