
Quick Info
- Year
- 1999
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Duration
- 126 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $24M
- Box Office
- $89M
External Ratings
IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Cider House Rules
Our Rating
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
Overview
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?
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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