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The Cider House Rules

  • December 17, 1999
  • 126 min.
  • Drama
  • United States
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?

Original title: The Cider House Rules

8

nominations

25%

winning rate

2

wins

British Academy Film Awards #53 - 2000

Award People Status
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Michael Caine

Academy Awards #72 - 2000

Award People Status
Best Picture Richard N. Gladstein - as producer(s)
Best Directing Lasse Hallström
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Michael Caine Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay John Irving Winner
Best Original Score Rachel Portman
Best Production Design David Gropman, Beth Rubino
Best Film Editing Lisa Zeno Churgin

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