The Cider House Rules

7.074

126 minutes

12/17/1999

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?

Cast List

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
Heavy D
as Peaches
J.K. Simmons
as Ray Kendall
Erik Per Sullivan
as Fuzzy
Paz de la Huerta
as Mary Agnes
K. Todd Freeman
as Muddy
Evan Parke
as Jack
Jimmy Flynn
as Vernon
Lonnie Farmer
as Hero
Spencer Diamond
as Curly
Skye McCole Bartusiak
as Hazel
Sean Andrew
as Copperfield
John Albano
as Steerforth
Claire Daly
as Clara
Colin Irving
as Major Winslow
Annie Corley
as Carla
Patrick Donnelly
as Adopting Father
Edie Schechter
as Adopting Mother
Kasey Berry
as 12yr. Old Girl
Mary Bogue
as Big Dot
Victoria Stankiewicz
as Debra
Christine Stevens
as Florence
Earle C. Batchelder
as Dr. Holtz
Norma Fine
as Mrs. Goodhall
John Irving
as Stationmaster
Eric Bruno Borgman
as Flirting Soldier on Train (uncredited)
Kevin Chapman
as Adopting Dad (uncredited)
John H. Tobin
as Man on Train (uncredited)