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Patch Adams

Patch Adams

Comedy • PG-13 • 1998 • 1 hr 55 min
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6.6
IMDb
6.9

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.

Starring

Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton

Directed By

Tom Shadyac

Written By

Steve Oedekerk

Attributes

SimpleLightWatch With Family

Genre

ComedyDrama

Release Date

December 25, 1998

User Reviews

Simone Garcia
Simone Garcia
Great film. Well told story with well developed characters
Eli Hight
Eli Hight
hilarious! I love the energy and emotion Robin Williams brings to this film! just a really good story
Keyvaan
Keyvaan
Full of heart and soul. Will make you cry
Erica H.
Erica H.
When I think of Robin Williams I never associate it with crying, but after watching this movie I do.
Netsanet
Netsanet
This movie is worth every second it has, such a lovely message, a shame he's gone rest in peace
Noah Whitfill
Noah Whitfill
Based on a true story, even though the real patch Adams didn't like the film I enjoyed it regardless of some historical inaccuracies.
Elijah August
Elijah August
I miss Robin everyday. This movie meant a lot to him because of the kids. Thank you for everything you gave.
J
J
Such an inspiring, beautiful work of art. Can’t believe I waited over 20 years to watch it!
Remy
Remy
This movie was a great gem of a drama from Robin Williams playing dual roles as a happy go lucky doctor to be with a mental illness.
Laratee
Laratee
Classic Robin Williams. This movie makes you want to be a better person.

Stats

Ratings
614 (6%)
2,149 (20%)
5,511 (52%)
2,271 (22%)
6.6 – Based on 10.5k ratings
Attributes
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Family
11%
27%
63%
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Patch Adams Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie (1998) HD
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The Power of a Red Nose
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"If We're Going to Fight a Disease, Let's Fight Indifference"

Cast & Crew

Tom Shadyac
Tom
Shadyac
Robin Williams
Robin
Williams
Monica Potter
Monica
Potter
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Daniel London
Daniel
London
Bob Gunton
Bob
Gunton
Harve Presnell
Harve
Presnell
Peter Coyote
Peter
Coyote
Michael Jeter
Michael
Jeter
Josef Sommer
Josef
Sommer
Irma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
Steve Oedekerk
Steve
Oedekerk

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