Patch Adams

Name: Patch Adams
Released: 1998-12-25
Rating: 7.314

7.3/10 (3,521)

·1998· 115 min

Director: Tom Shadyac

"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.

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Cast

Robin Williams

Patch Adams

Daniel London

Truman

Monica Potter

Carin

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Mitch

Bob Gunton

Dean Walcott

Josef Sommer

Dr. Eaton

Irma P. Hall

Joletta

Frances Lee McCain

Judy

Harve Presnell

Dean Anderson

Daniella Kuhn

Adelane

Peter Coyote

Bill Davis

James Greene

Bile

In brief

Patch Adams (1998) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,521 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 55min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams runs 115 minutes (1h 55min).

What rating does Patch Adams have?

Patch Adams has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,521 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Patch Adams from?

Patch Adams was released in 1998.