Storyline

Homer is an orphan in remote St. Cloud, Maine. Never adopted, he becomes the favorite of orphanage Director Dr. Larch, who 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. When Wally and pregnant Candy visit the orphanage, Dr. Larch provides a medically safe, albeit illegal, abortion, Homer leaves with them to work on Wally's family apple farm. Wally goes off to war, leaving Homer and Candy alone together. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

Plot Keywords

premarital sex, world war two, female nudity, racism, unwed pregnancy, father daughter incest, mother son relationship, mentor protege relationship, sexual attraction, abortion, migrant worker, coming of age, drug overdose, scantily clad female, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, father daughter relationship, male nudity, based on book, paraplegic, adoption

Short Review

Hallstrom's film could have used more dramatic muscle but is nonetheless a touching, old-fashioned charmer that ultimately satisfies.

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Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 7.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 7.99, Track Hd Price: 9.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 9.99

2. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, From $7.99 to buy

3. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

4. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 7.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99]