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The Cider House Rules
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?
Lasse Hallström
Casts & Crew
Tobey Maguire
Charlize Theron
Delroy Lindo
Paul Rudd
Michael Caine
Jane Alexander
Kathy Baker
Erykah Badu
Kieran Culkin
Kate Nelligan
Heavy D
J.K. Simmons
Erik Per Sullivan
Paz de la Huerta
K. Todd Freeman
Evan Parke
Jimmy Flynn
Lonnie Farmer
Spencer Diamond
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