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Patch Adams

Patch Adams

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Patch Adams
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-12-25
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 7.317/10 (3296 votes)
  • Budget: $50,000,000
  • Revenue: $202,292,902
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.4361
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as Hunter 'Patch' Adams

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

as Carin Fisher

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Mitch Roman

Daniel London

Daniel London

as Truman Schiff

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

as Dean Walcott

Harve Presnell

Harve Presnell

as Dean Anderson

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

as Bill Davis

Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter

as Rudy

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

as Dr. Eaton

Irma P. Hall

Irma P. Hall

as Joletta

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Trailers & Clips

Patch Adams Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie (1998) HD

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or booknurse1970sbased on true storypsychiatric hospitalhospitaldoctorsuicidal thoughtsmedical schooldeterminationmedical drama1960sbased on real person

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-12-25.

Who are the main actors in Patch Adams?

The main cast includes Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton, .

Where can I watch Patch Adams online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Patch Adams is available.

Is Patch Adams based on a true story?

Laughter is contagious.

What is the IMDb rating of Patch Adams?

Patch Adams has an IMDb rating of 7.317/10 based on 3296 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Patch Adams?

The movie had a production budget of $50,000,000 and earned $202,292,902 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Patch Adams?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Patch Adams filmed?

Patch Adams was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Patch Adams?

The total runtime of Patch Adams is 115 minutes.

Is Patch Adams suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Patch Adams?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Patch Adams.

Does Patch Adams have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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