1999 · 126 min · PG-13

The Cider House Rules

Name: The Cider House Rules
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Drama

The Cider House Rules (1999) is a Drama film, directed by Lasse Hallström set in Maine during the 1940s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Rachel Portman

Cinematography

Oliver Stapleton

Cast

Tobey MaguireCharlize TheronMichael CaineDelroy LindoPaul RuddJane AlexanderKathy BakerErykah Badu

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Maine

Setting

Rural

When

1940s

Premise & themes

Themes

Coming Of Age Family & Loyalty

Tone

MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The Cider House Rules

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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