# The Cider House Rules (1999)

> An orphanage-trained young physician leaves rural Maine seeking independence, only to confront love, moral responsibility, and the vocation his mentor has chosen for him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1146

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Erykah Badu
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124315/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, warm, melancholic, quiet evening, literary film night

## Synopsis

An orphan's journey to self-discovery unfolds amidst the complexities of love and choice.

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