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 life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
Tobey Maguire
as Homer Wells
Charlize Theron
as Candy Kendall
Delroy Lindo
as Arthur Rose
Paul Rudd
as Lt. Wally Worthington
Michael Caine
as Dr. Wilbur Larch
Jane Alexander
as Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker
as Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu
as Rose Rose
Kieran Culkin
as Buster
Kate Nelligan
as Olive Worthington
Heavy D
as Peaches
J.K. Simmons
as Ray Kendall
