The Cider House Rules (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?
Where to watch The Cider House Rules
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Sky, Rakuten TV +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 | Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Canal VOD, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
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What is The Cider House Rules about?
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? The Cider House Rules is a Drama movie, released on 1999-12-17, runtime 126 minutes.
Is The Cider House Rules worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Cider House Rules 7.1 out of 10 from 1,346 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Cider House Rules?
In the United States, The Cider House Rules streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lasse Hallström
Cast
- 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
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Sources
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