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?
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Tobey Maguire | Homer Wells |
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Charlize Theron | Candy Kendall |
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Delroy Lindo | Mr. Rose |
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Paul Rudd | Wally Worthington |
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Michael Caine | Dr. Wilbur Larch |
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Jane Alexander | Nurse Edna |
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Kathy Baker | Nurse Angela |
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Erykah Badu | Rose Rose |
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Kieran Culkin | Buster |
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Kate Nelligan | Olive Worthington |
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Heavy D | Peaches |
Art |
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| David Gropman | Production Design |
| Karen Schulz Gropman | Art Direction |
| Beth A. Rubino | Set Decoration |
Camera |
| Oliver Stapleton | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up |
| Renee Ehrlich Kalfus | Costume Design |
| Sharyn Cordice | Makeup Artist |
| Brenda McNally | Hairstylist |
| Peggy Schierholz | Hairstylist |
| Ellie Winslow | Makeup Artist |
Crew |
| Katia Milani | Post Production Supervisor |
Directing |
| Lasse Hallström | Director |
Editing |
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | Editor |
Production |
| Alan C. Blomquist | Producer |
| Bobby Cohen | Executive Producer |
| Leslie Holleran | Producer |
| Richard N. Gladstein | Producer |
| Michele Platt | Producer |
| Meryl Poster | Executive Producer |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Lila Yacoub | Producer |
| Kerry Barden | Casting |
| Billy Hopkins | Casting |
| Suzanne Smith | Casting |
| Barbara A. Hall | Unit Production Manager |
| Diana Zock | Production Supervisor |
Sound |
| Rachel Portman | Music |
Writing |
| John Irving | Novel |