The Cider House Rules

The Cider House Rules

Writer

Director

Release

  • 1999

Time

  • 125 minutes

Synopsis

Homer Wells has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of St. Cloud's Orphanage in rural Maine. Though groomed by its proprietor, Dr. Larch, to be his successor, Homer feels the need to strike out on his own and experience the world outside. While working at an apple orchard, Homer learns some powerfully indelible lessons about life, love, and home.

The Cider House Rules

Awards

1999 Venice Film Festival

Nominated

  • Golden Lion

Awards

2000 Golden Globes

Nominated

  • Best Screenplay

Awards

2000 Academy Awards

Winner

  • Best Screenplay - Adaptation
  • Best Actor - Supporting Role

Nominated

  • Best Director
  • Best Editing
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Music - Original Score
  • Best Picture
  • Best Actor - Supporting Role

Featured Clips

The Cider House Rules - Happy to Be Alive

The Cider House Rules - Happy to Be Alive

The Cider House Rules - This Was Right

The Cider House Rules - This Was Right

The Cider House Rules - Goodnight You Princes of Maine

The Cider House Rules - Goodnight You Princes of Maine

The Cider House Rules - I'm Not A Doctor

The Cider House Rules - I'm Not A Doctor

The Cider House Rules - Burning the Rules

The Cider House Rules - Burning the Rules

The Cider House Rules - You've Never Seen the Ocean?

The Cider House Rules - You've Never Seen the Ocean?

The Cider House Rules - The Apple Business

The Cider House Rules - The Apple Business

The Cider House Rules - Official Trailer (HD)

The Cider House Rules - Official Trailer (HD)

Now Playing: The Cider House Rules - Happy to Be Alive
Starring: Michael Caine, Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Paul Rudd

During a harrowing driving lesson, Dr. Larsh and Homer discuss their views on abortion. After, Candy Kendall and Wally Worthington come seeking Dr. Larsh's unique services. In this scene: Dr. Wilbur Larch (Michael Caine), Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), Candy Kendall (Charlize Theron), Lt. Wally Worthington (Paul Rudd)