The Cider House Rules (1999)
Directed by Lasse Hallström · 126 min · Drama
61.9 TOPICAL score · #1,173 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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?
The Cider House Rules (1999, directed by Lasse Hallström) has a TOPICAL score of 61.9 - ranked 1,173 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and cast, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics: 72% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 75. Audiences: TMDB 7.1/10 (1,342 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 47 languages.
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- Critics72% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 75
- AudienceTMDB 7.1/10 (1,342 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 7 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 47 languages
- Still read56,813 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Tobey Maguire (actor #514), Charlize Theron (actor #231), Michael Caine (actor #29), Delroy Lindo (actor #1,188)
“It was positively reviewed and has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 6/10