Patch Adams(1998)
Laughter is contagious.
Patch Adams Synopsis
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.
Patch Adams (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom Shadyac, released on December 25, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,516 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Shadyac
- Writers:
- Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk, Maureen Mylander
- Producers:
- Mike Farrell, Barry Kemp, Marvin Minoff
- Cinematographer:
- Phedon Papamichael
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $202,292,902
- Status:
- Released
Patch Adams (1998) Trailer
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Patch Adams Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Patch Adams.
Patch Adams Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie (1998) HD
Trailer
The Power of a Red Nose
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"If We're Going to Fight a Disease, Let's Fight Indifference"
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Patch Adams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Patch Adams
Daniel London
as Truman
Monica Potter
as Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Mitch
Bob Gunton
as Dean Walcott
Josef Sommer
as Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hall
as Joletta
Frances Lee McCain
as Judy
Harve Presnell
as Dean Anderson
Daniella Kuhn
as Adelane
Peter Coyote
as Bill Davis
James Greene
as Bile
Key crew
Directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk and Maureen Mylander, produced by Mike Farrell, Barry Kemp and Marvin Minoff.
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Patch Adams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3,516 ratings.
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Patch Adams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Patch Adams online?
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Patch Adams (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Patch Adams?
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The main cast of Patch Adams (1998) includes Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bob Gunton. The film was directed by Tom Shadyac. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Patch Adams released?
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Patch Adams was released on December 25, 1998 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Patch Adams worth watching?
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Patch Adams (1998) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,516 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Patch Adams?
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Yes. The official Patch Adams trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.