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?

• DirectorLasse Hallström
• Release17 December 1999
• GenreDrama
• Duration2h 6m
• Budget$24,000,000
• Revenue$88,500,000
• Rate
  

  7.075
  1197 reviews
• Productions

  Miramax, Nina Saxon Film Design, FilmColony