How long is The Cider House Rules?

The Cider House Rules is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Cider House Rules rated?

The Cider House Rules is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Cider House Rules?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Cider House Rules (1999) runs 2 h 6 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.1 from 1,346 TMDB members. 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?

Runtime: 2 h 6 min — ends 10:06 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 17, 1999
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 1,346 votes
Director: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is The Cider House Rules?: The Cider House Rules is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Cider House Rules rated?: The Cider House Rules is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Cider House Rules a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Cider House Rules?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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