The Cider House Rules (1999): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Cider House Rules is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Lasse Hallstrom, starring Michael Caine, Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire. It is partly based on The Cider House Rules by John Irving. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $88.5 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published), and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallstrom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $24M
- Based on
- The Cider House Rules by John Irving
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cider House Rules About?
The premise of The Cider House Rules without spoilers, adapted from The Cider House Rules by John Irving. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Orphaned as an infant, Homer Wells grows up at St. Cloud’s, an orphanage and infirmary, under the care of the kind and paternal Dr. Larch. As Homer matures into a young man, he learns about life, love, and loss while assisting Dr. Larch in performing abortions, a practice deemed illegal. Torn between his loyalty to St. Cloud’s and a desire to experience the wider world, Homer must ultimately decide where he truly belongs and what kind of man he wants to be.
The Cider House Rules Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- making of
- interview
- behind the scenes
- filmmaking
- doctor
- adoption
- abortion
The Cider House Rules Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
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Director Lasse Hallstrom
More from Lasse Hallstrom
More films directed by Lasse Hallstrom, best-rated first: My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Hoax and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
The Cider House Rules Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cider House Rules 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Cider House Rules Plot Summary
What happens in The Cider House Rules from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the nurturing environment of St. Cloud’s orphanage, under the guidance of the kind yet troubled Dr. Wilbur Larch, a young man named Homer Wells blossoms. Having been returned twice by foster parents who found him too quiet or unable to meet their strict standards, Homer finds comfort in the makeshift family formed among the other children. Acting as an older brother, he cares for vulnerable souls like Fuzzy Stone, a fragile child born prematurely to a mother struggling with addiction, whose health issues necessitate his life within a plastic tent, reliant on a breathing apparatus.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cider House Rules, scene by scene
The Cider House Rules Box Office & Budget
The Cider House Rules grossed $88.5 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 3.7 times what it cost. $57.5 million came from the US and Canada and $31 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$88.5M
3.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $57.5M
- International
- $31M
- Budget
- $24M
The Cider House Rules Awards & Nominations
The Cider House Rules won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published), and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2000, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins12 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 2000 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Michael Caine
- Won Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Lasse Hallstrom
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2000 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Michael Caine
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
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Golden Globes 2000 2 nominations- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Michael Caine
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BAFTA 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Michael Caine
The Cider House Rules Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Cider House Rules.
How Well Do You Know The Cider House Rules?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the compassionate yet troubled doctor at St. Cloud's orphanage?
Cars in The Cider House Rules
11 cars on screen, including the 1941 Mercury Eight and the 1929 Ford Model A.
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1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Minor role
The Cider House Rules Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Árvák hercege” and “心尘往事”.
- Also known as
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- Árvák hercege
- 心尘往事
- 苹果酒屋法则
- L'Oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable
- Ciderhusreglerna
- Gottes Werk und Teufels Beitrag
- 总有骄阳
- Las Reglas de la Vida
- Gottes Werk & Teufels Beitrag
- Le regole della casa del sidro
- Tanrının Eseri Şeytanın Parçası
- Las normas de la casa de la sidra
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- L'Œuvre de Dieu, la part du diable
- Regras da Vida
- Pravidla moštárny
- Правила виноделов
- Æblemostreglementet
- Θέα στον Ωκεανό
- תקנות בית השיכר
- 사이더 하우스
- Правила виноробів
- サイダーハウス・ルール
- Wbrew regułom
- Oman elämänsä sankari
- Trở Lại Chốn Xưa
- Sidro namų taisyklės
- Pravidlá muštárne
- Legea pământului
- 總有驕陽
- 心塵往事
- Les normes de la casa de la sidra
- L'Oeuvre de Dieu
- La Part du Diable
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The Cider House Rules FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Cider House Rules, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Cider House Rules released?
The Cider House Rules was released on December 10, 1999.
Who directed The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
More films by Lasse Hallstrom Who is in the cast of The Cider House Rules?
The Cider House Rules stars Michael Caine, Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire.
How much did The Cider House Rules make at the box office?
The Cider House Rules grossed $88.5 million worldwide ($57.5 million domestic, $31 million international) on a budget of $24 million.
How is The Cider House Rules rated?
The Cider House Rules has 5.6/10 on IMDb and 75 on Metacritic.
Is The Cider House Rules based on a book?
Yes. The Cider House Rules is partly adapted from The Cider House Rules by John Irving.
What awards did The Cider House Rules win?
The Cider House Rules won 3 awards from 12 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 2000.
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