Patch Adams

Name: Patch Adams
Director: Tom Shadyac
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998-12-25
Cast: Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton

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.

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 pa… + more

Release Date

1998-12-25

Year

1998

Duration

1h 55m

Status

Released

Score

7.31

Genres

Comedy Drama

Production

Universal Pictures
Bungalow 78 Productions
Blue Wolf
Farrell/Minoff

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