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Patch Adams

PG-1319981h 55mTom Shadyac
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 22% · Metacritic 26

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"Laughter is contagious."

The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.

ComedyDrama
Based On Novel Or BookNurse1970sBased On True StoryPsychiatric HospitalHospitalDoctorSuicidal ThoughtsMedical SchoolDetermination

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Frequently asked questions

What is Patch Adams (1998) about?

The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.

Who stars in Patch Adams?

Patch Adams stars Robin Williams (Patch Adams), Daniel London (Truman), Monica Potter (Carin), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Mitch), Bob Gunton (Dean Walcott). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac.

How long is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is Patch Adams worth watching?

Patch Adams holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 22. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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