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1999 2h 6m

The Cider House Rules

Directed by Lasse Hallström

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?

Directing 1

Lasse Hallström
Director
Stockholm, Sweden

Writing 1

John Irving
Screenplay
Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

Production 4

A
Producer
Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
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Producer
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Lila Yacoub
Producer