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?

Tobey Maguire
as Homer Wells

Charlize Theron
as Candy Kendall

Michael Caine
as Dr. Wilbur Larch

Delroy Lindo
as Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd
as Lt. Wally Worthington

Jane Alexander
as Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker
as Nurse Angela

Erykah Badu
as Rose Rose

Kieran Culkin
as Buster

Kate Nelligan
as Olive Worthington
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Beauty and the beast in Maine during WWII On the surface “The Cider House Rules” (1999) is a quality period piece about life at an apple orchard and orphanage in Maine during WWII. Tobey Maguire stars as Homer Wells, who was raised at a remote orphanage and favored by caretaker Dr. Larch (Michael...