The Cider House Rules
1999 film by Lasse Hallström · Released 1999
The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay by John Irving, based on Irving's 1985 novel. Its story follows Homer Wells, who lives in a World War II–era Maine orphanage run by a doctor who trains him to be an OB/GYN, and his journey after leaving the orphanage. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Kate Nelligan, and Erykah Badu. The film was produced by Miramax Films and FilmColony, and it had its world premiere at the 56th Venice International Film Festival.
Cast ages at release (1999)
- Michael Caine, as Dr. Wilbur Larch: 65–66
- Charlize Theron, as Candy Kendall: 23–24
- Paul Rudd, as Lt. Wally Worthington: 29–30
- Delroy Lindo, as Arthur Rose: 46–47
- Erykah Badu, as Rose Rose: 27–28
- Kieran Culkin, as Buster: 16–17
- Jane Alexander, as Nurse Edna: 59–60
- Kathy Baker, as Nurse Angela: 48–49
- Heavy D, as Peaches: 31–32
- Kate Nelligan, as Olive Worthington: 48–49
- Paz de la Huerta, as Mary Agnes: 14–15
- J. K. Simmons, as Ray Kendall: 43–44
- Evan Parke, as Jack: 30–31
- Erik Sullivan, as Fuzzy Stone: 7–8
- Skye McCole Bartusiak, as Hazel: 6–7
- John Irving: 56–57
- K. Todd Freeman, as Muddy: 33–34