The Cider House Rules

A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.

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?

Director

Lasse Hallström

Screenplay

John Irving

Producer

Alan C. Blomquist

Producer

Leslie Holleran

Producer

Richard N. Gladstein

Producer

Lila Yacoub

Original Music Composer

Rachel Portman

Director of Photography

Oliver Stapleton