The Cider House Rules (2000)
The Cider House Rules is a book-based movie adapted from "The CIDER HOUSE RULES" by John Irving. This Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is January 7, 2000.
The Source Material
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Overview
“Good night!” he would call. “Good night—you princes of Maine, you kings of New England!” Homer Wells grows up in a rural Maine orphanage under the tutelage of Dr. Wilbur Larch, a physician who both delivers babies and performs illegal abortions. Dr. Larch tr…
About The Movie
Description
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?
Details
- Title
- The Cider House Rules
- Original Title
- The Cider House Rules
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama
- US Theatrical
- January 7, 2000 · Rated PG-13
- US Limited Theatrical
- December 17, 1999 · Rated PG-13