The cider
The cider

Movie spotlight

The cider

2019
Movie
64 min
Spanish

Cholo Cabrera wants to start a career as a clown and mime and begins giving demonstrations for his family, who despise and reject him. After so many rejections, he adopts the persona of "El Sidras" and begins a massacre.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic73
Google Users87%
Director: Lasse HallströmGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a Maine orphanage, Homer Wells is raised by Dr. Larch, who trains him to become a doctor, despite Homer never attending medical school. Homer yearns for a life beyond the orphanage and leaves to experience the outside world, but finds himself drawn back to his roots and the people who need him. The film explores themes of community, responsibility, and the definition of family.

Critical Reception

The Cider House Rules was generally well-received by critics, who praised its performances, direction, and poignant storytelling. Audiences also responded positively to its emotional depth and historical setting, making it a modest box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances, particularly from Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine.

  • Lauded for its sensitive handling of mature themes and its faithful adaptation of the novel.

  • Appreciated for its evocative period detail and emotional resonance.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a moving and well-acted drama, with many appreciating its thoughtful exploration of complex ethical and social issues. The performances and the film's emotional impact were frequently highlighted as strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Michael Caine won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film also received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (for Kate Nelligan).

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1985 novel of the same name by John Irving, who also wrote the screenplay and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on the film.

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