The Cider House Rules (1999): Fall

September 14, 2018

So I absolutely love this movie, and I'm not a huge drama fan. This film is set during World War II, in Maine. Homer is an orphaned boy who grew up in an orphanage run by nurturing doctor, Wilbur Larch. Dr. Larch delivers unwanted babies to be cared for in the orphanage and also performs illegal abortions for women, as he believes they should have access to safe medical procedures. Homer studies with Dr. Larch and becomes skilled in obstetrics, although he does not agree with Dr. Larch performing abortions. He soon longs to see the world outside the orphanage and begins working at an apple orchard with a young couple he befriends, Candy and Wally. While Wally is away at war, Homer and Candy begin an affair. Things can't stay perfect though, and Homer must make difficult choices. This film is set at an apple orchard, so I mean what is more autumnal than an apple orchard. The film is shot with warm fall tones, as well as some more dreary end of autumn shots. It really presents the fall chill wonderfully. The acting and story are also very well done. I definitely recommend lighting an apple scented candle and checking out this film on a day where there is a chill in the air.

Netflix available? Yes

Hulu available? No

Xfinity available? Yes

Holiday rating: 7 pumpkins