Patch Adams (1998)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Patch Adams is a comedy and drama movie from 1998. It is directed by Tom Shadyac. The cast includes Peter Coyote, Josef Sommer and Harve Presnell. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tom ShadyacDirector
- Peter Coyoteas Bill Davis
- Josef Sommeras Dr. Eaton
- Harve Presnellas Dean Anderson
- Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Mitch Roman
- Michael Jeteras Rudy
- Bob Guntonas Dean Walcott
- Robin Williamsas Hunter 'Patch' Adams
- Monica Potteras Carin Fisher
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Questions about Patch Adams
- What genre is Patch Adams?
- Patch Adams is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in Patch Adams?
- Peter Coyote, Josef Sommer, Harve Presnell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Jeter appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Patch Adams?
- Tom Shadyac directed Patch Adams.
- How long is Patch Adams?
- Patch Adams runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is Patch Adams worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Patch Adams?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
