The Cider House Rules

Lasse Hallström
1999-12-17

A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.
7
126 min

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?

Cast

Name Character Team
Tobey Maguire Homer Wells The Free Refills
Charlize Theron Candy Kendall Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Delroy Lindo Arthur Rose The Free Refills
Paul Rudd Lt. Wally Worthington Calvin and Nobbs
Michael Caine Dr. Wilbur Larch Calvin and Nobbs
Jane Alexander Nurse Edna Unowned
Kathy Baker Nurse Angela Unowned
Erykah Badu Rose Rose Unowned
Kieran Culkin Buster Zac E. Chan
Kate Nelligan Olive Worthington Unowned
Heavy D Peaches Unowned
J.K. Simmons Ray Kendall The Free Refills
Erik Per Sullivan Fuzzy Unowned
Paz de la Huerta Mary Agnes Unowned
K. Todd Freeman Muddy Unowned
Evan Parke Jack Unowned
Jimmy Flynn Vernon Unowned
Lonnie Farmer Hero Unowned
Spencer Diamond Curly Unowned
Skye McCole Bartusiak Hazel Unowned
Sean Andrew Copperfield Unowned
John Albano Steerforth Unowned
Claire Daly Clara Unowned
Colin Irving Major Winslow Unowned
Annie Corley Carla Unowned
Patrick Donnelly Adopting Father Unowned
Edie Schechter Adopting Mother Unowned
Kasey Berry 12yr. Old Girl Unowned
Mary Bogue Big Dot Unowned
Victoria Stankiewicz Debra Unowned
Christine Stevens Florence Unowned
Earle C. Batchelder Dr. Holtz Unowned
Norma Fine Mrs. Goodhall Unowned
John Irving Stationmaster Unowned
Eric Bruno Borgman Flirting Soldier on Train (uncredited) Unowned
Kevin Chapman Adopting Dad (uncredited) Unowned
John H. Tobin Man on Train (uncredited) Unowned