The Cider House Rules

release date:January 7th, 2000
genre:Drama
running time:131 min.
director:Lasse Hallström
studio:Alliance Films
producer(s):Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Richard N. Gladstein
cast:Paul Rudd, Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, James Mangold, Susanne Simpson, Kathy Baker
Current Tribute rating: Current rating: 4.26    Rate Movie     User Reviews

The Cider House Rules Movie Synopsis

Set in the early part of the century when abortion was illegal and relegated to back alley doctors, The Cider House Rules tells the story of a Homer Wells (Maguire), a child without parents who is raised and mentored by his orphanage's doctor Larch (Caine). Dr. Larch has made abortion his (not so) secret vocation and set up the orphanage for those women who chose not to have the operation. Homer grows up under Dr. Larch's tutelage, learning the trade through a sort of apprenticeship.

Based on the best-selling and critically acclaimed novel by John Irving.

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the best movie of all times

Okay but nothing spectacular. Also the movie does have a strong pro-abortion subplot which might turn off some viewers.

I really enjoyed this movie. Tobey maguire story was awesome. Excellent movie!!

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