Drama /

Score: 70.7%( 1210 votes )

Overview: 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?

Cast:

Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells

Charlize Theron
Candy Kendall

Delroy Lindo
Arthur Rose

Paul Rudd
Lt. Wally Worthington

Michael Caine
Dr. Wilbur Larch

Jane Alexander
Nurse Edna

Kathy Baker
Nurse Angela

Erykah Badu
Rose Rose

Kieran Culkin
Buster

Kate Nelligan
Olive Worthington

Heavy D
Peaches

J.K. Simmons
Ray Kendall

Erik Per Sullivan
Fuzzy

Paz de la Huerta
Mary Agnes

K. Todd Freeman
Muddy

Evan Parke
Jack

Jimmy Flynn
Vernon

Lonnie Farmer
Hero

Spencer Diamond
Curly

Skye McCole Bartusiak
Hazel

Sean Andrew
Copperfield

John Albano
Steerforth

Claire Daly
Clara

Colin Irving
Major Winslow

Annie Corley
Carla

Patrick Donnelly
Adopting Father

Edie Schechter
Adopting Mother

Kasey Berry
12yr. Old Girl

Mary Bogue
Big Dot

Victoria Stankiewicz
Debra

Christine Stevens
Florence

Earle C. Batchelder
Dr. Holtz

Norma Fine
Mrs. Goodhall

John Irving
Stationmaster

Eric Bruno Borgman
Flirting Soldier on Train (uncredited)

Kevin Chapman
Adopting Dad (uncredited)

John H. Tobin
Man on Train (uncredited)