The Cider House Rules
“A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.”
Synopsis
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?
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The Cider House Rules (1999) Official Trailer - Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
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Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
Candy Kendall
Michael Caine
Dr. Wilbur Larch
Delroy Lindo
Arthur Rose
Paul Rudd
Lt. Wally Worthington
Jane Alexander
Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker
Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu
Rose Rose
Kieran Culkin
Buster
Kate Nelligan
Olive Worthington
Heavy D
Peaches
J.K. Simmons
Ray Kendall
Erik Per Sullivan
Fuzzy
Paz de la Huerta
Mary Agnes
K. Todd Freeman
Muddy
Evan Parke
Jack
Jimmy Flynn
Vernon
Lonnie Farmer
Hero
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$88.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.69x
+$64.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- John Irving
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- The Cider House Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $88.5M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
John Irving
Rachel Portman
Oliver Stapleton
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Bobby Cohen, Richard N. Gladstein, Bob Weinstein, Lila Yacoub, Meryl Poster
Department Leadership Roster
David Gropman
Production Design
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
Lila Yacoub
Producer
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Lasse Hallström
Director
Alan C. Blomquist
Producer
Leslie Holleran
Producer
John Irving
Screenplay
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cider House Rules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cider House Rules about?
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?
Who directed The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in The Cider House Rules?
The principal cast of The Cider House Rules includes Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd.
When was The Cider House Rules released and how long is it?
The Cider House Rules was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $88.5M at the worldwide box office (3.69 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Cider House Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cider House Rules was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is The Cider House Rules based on a book or true story?
The Cider House Rules is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Irving".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).