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The Cider House Rules (1999)

PG-13   |    |  Drama, Romance

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A compassionate young man, raised in an orphanage and trained to be a doctor there, decides to leave to see the world.

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Awards

Won 2 Oscars.

Another 6 wins & 30 nominations.

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11 March 2007 | brown_blonde
9
| A Novel of a Film
This film has all the ingredients to turn out as simply magnificent. Michael Caine works his usual brilliance, Charlize Theron is gorgeous and believable, and Toby Maguire grows up both on the film and off. The Rachel Portman score is both haunting and comforting throughout the film and is the perfect "back drop" to fall in New England.

The story is about much more that the question of morality. I believe it is about life and experiences and seeing what you never saw before, yet always leaving your heart at home. It's about bonds we break, bonds we keep, and the pains of growing up. Not only is this a "picturesque" fall film, but one of those rare films that will keep you up thinking about the characters, their beliefs, and your own.

This is one of the few gems coming out of film in the last few years and I highly recommend it.

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Trivia

Jan Sverák refused to direct it.

Quotes

Dr. Wilbur Larch: In other parts of the world young men leave home and travel far and wide in search of a promising future. Their journeys are often fueled by dreams of triumphing over evil, finding a great love, or the hopes of fortunes easily made. Here in St. ...
Dr. Wilbur Larch: I...

Goofs

When the orphans watch King Kong (1933), the giant ape peels off Ann Darrow's clothes. That scene was cut shortly after the premiere, and was not publicly available until 1971.

Soundtracks

King Kong, Original 1933 Score
("The Snake", "The Bird", "The Swimmers")
Composed by Max Steiner
Performed by The Moscow Symphony,
Conducted by William T. Stromberg
Published by Bourne Co. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of NAXOS of America

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Plot Summary

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Genres

Drama | Romance

Details

Release Date:

7 January 2000

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Vermont, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$110,098 (USA) (12 December 1999)

Gross:

$57,545,092 (USA)

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