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The Cider House Rules

7.119992h 6mPG-13MovieDrama

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…

DirectorLasse Hallström
WriterJohn Irving
ProducersBobby Cohen·Richard N. Gladstein

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Cast · Directed by Lasse Hallström

TMTobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
CTCharlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Candy Kendall
MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Dr. Wilbur Larch
DLDelroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
Arthur Rose
PRPaul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Lt. Wally Worthington
JAJane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Nurse Edna
KBKathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Nurse Angela
EBErykah Badu
Erykah Badu
Rose Rose
KCKieran Culkin
Kieran Culkin
Buster
KNKate Nelligan
Kate Nelligan
Olive Worthington
HDHeavy D
Heavy D
Peaches
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Ray Kendall

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The Cider House Rules — streaming FAQ

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The Cider House Rules is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Cider House Rules on Netflix?

No, The Cider House Rules is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus.

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The Cider House Rules isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Cider House Rules is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.