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Synopsis
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?
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 72% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 75/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/101,345 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 73 | 100% |
Key crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- John IrvingScreenplay
- Rachel PortmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tobey MaguireHomer Wells
- Charlize TheronCandy Kendall
- Michael CaineDr. Wilbur Larch
- Delroy LindoArthur Rose
- Paul RuddLt. Wally Worthington
- Jane AlexanderNurse Edna
- Kathy BakerNurse Angela
- Erykah BaduRose Rose
- Kieran CulkinBuster
- Kate NelliganOlive Worthington
- Heavy DPeaches
- J.K. SimmonsRay Kendall
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Themes
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