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The Cider House Rules

1999, Movie, 2h 6min

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?

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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...beautifully enacted literary cinema, with the thoughtful, subtle Maguire a perfectly Irvingesque 20th century hero.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Caine turns in a memorable performance as the doctor who tries to teach Homer how to make his mark in the world and Erykah Badu projects a strong presence in her screen debut.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kim Dorff Hansen

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...lever især i kraft af de omhyggeligt portrætterede personer, hver har de deres dilemmaer og svagheder.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Stella Nielsen Byrgesen

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Godt køre gint

3 years ago

Jan Lykke

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Ganske enkelt min favoritfilm. Flot fotograferet. Fantastiske skuespil præstationer. Rørende historie. Lasse Hallstrom er en fantastisk instruktør, har elsket ham siden Mit liv som hund.

2 months ago

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Homer Wells, an orphan who grew up at St. Cloud's orphanage in Maine, faces a difficult decision when he falls in love with a visitor named Candy and must choose between leaving with her or staying to assist Dr. Larch, the eccentric director who secretly performs abortions and has become a mentor to him. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful but harsh landscape, this powerful drama explores themes of love, family, and belonging through Homer's journey of self-discovery. Based on John Irving's bestselling novel and featuring award-winning performances from Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine, The Cider House Rules is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

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