Review of The Cider House Rules (1999) by Matt C — 30 Jul 2014

A beautifully old-fashioned film with terrific performances.

This review of The Cider House Rules (1999) was written by Matt C on 30 Jul 2014.

The Cider House Rules has generally received very positive reviews.

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