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13 January 2000 (Australia) moreTagline:
A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.Plot:
A compassionate young man, raised in an orphanage and trained to be a doctor there, decides to leave to see the world. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(55 articles)
John Irving on Same Sex Marriage: Civil Unions Aren't Equal Enough! (From Huffington Post. 3 April 2009, 11:23 AM, PDT)
Top Ten Most Bewildering Oscar Best Picture Nominees
(From Rope Of Silicon. 28 January 2009, 12:23 AM, PST)
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A Good Movie For A Cold Winter's Day moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tobey Maguire | ... | Homer Wells | |
| Charlize Theron | ... | Candy Kendall | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... | Arthur Rose | |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Lt. Wally Worthington | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Dr. Wilbur Larch | |
| Jane Alexander | ... | Nurse Edna | |
| Kathy Baker | ... | Nurse Angela | |
| Erykah Badu | ... | Rose Rose | |
| Kieran Culkin | ... | Buster | |
| Kate Nelligan | ... | Olive Worthington | |
| Heavy D | ... | Peaches | |
| K. Todd Freeman | ... | Muddy | |
| Paz de la Huerta | ... | Mary Agnes | |
| J.K. Simmons | ... | Ray Kendall | |
| Evan Parke | ... | Jack (as Evan Dexter Parke) |
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Also Known As:
Ciderhusreglerna (Finland: Swedish title) (Sweden) [sv]L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable (Canada: French title) (TV title) (France) [fr]
Árvák hercege (Hungary) [hu]
Æblemostreglementet (Denmark) [da]
Gottes Werk & Teufels Beitrag (Germany) [de]
Las normas de la casa de la sidra (Spain) [es]
Las reglas de la vida (Argentina) [es]
Le regole della casa del sidro (Italy) [it]
Oman elämänsä sankari (Finland) [fi]
Regras da Casa (Portugal) [pt]
Regras da Vida (Brazil) [pt]
Tanri'nin eseri, seytanin parçasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Thea ston okeano (Greece) [el]
Wbrew regulom (Poland) [pl]
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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexuality, nudity, substance abuse and some violence.Parents Guide:
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126 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #36692) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | Taiwan:GP | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:18 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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One of the attractions of adapting the film for author John Irving was that he wanted his son, Colin Irving, to play Wally Worthington. However, as the development process took over a decade, eventually his son was too old for the part and was not known enough to be considered for it in any event. However, the role of Major Winslow did ultimately provide Colin Irving a part in the film. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: When the orphans watch King Kong (1933), the giant ape peels off Ann Darrow's clothes. That scene was cut shortly after the premiere, and was not publicly available until 1971. moreQuotes:
Homer Wells: I've never actually seen a lobster.Candy Kendall: Are you serious?
Homer Wells: I've never seen the ocean either.
Wally Worthington: You've never seen the ocean? That's not funny, that's serious.
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Spoofed in "The Venture Bros.: Return to Spider-Skull Island (#1.13)" (2004) moreSoundtrack:
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Despite the various good reviews of the movie, I was a bit skeptical about the movie due to the fact that it was based on a John Irving novel. What I found was a warm, sweet film, that was well cast and proved to be unpredictable just when it appeared you had it figured out. Tobey Maguire gives an excellent performance as a man/boy seeking his place in the world. He is supported by an excellent cast, particularly Michael Caine, despite a number of "accent" lapses. Even though they were relegated to small roles, it was great to see Jane Alexander and Kate Nelligan on the big screen once again. Charlize Theron continues to show that she is not only beautiful, but can act in a wide range of roles as well. Interesting casting as well in using Hip-Hop/R&B artists, Erykah Badu and Heavy D in small, but important parts.
The movie was a wonderful mix of laughter, tears, and human emotion, and magnificently directed by Halle Lasström. Kudos to all those involved.