Review of The Cider House Rules (1999) by Rebecca R — 01 Jul 2009

If you have not seen this movie, go rent it. Right now in fact!

This review of The Cider House Rules (1999) was written by Rebecca R on 01 Jul 2009.

The Cider House Rules has generally received very positive reviews.

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