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Patch Adams

1998-12-25 · 115 min · ★ 7.3

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Tom Shadyac
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 202,292,902

Top Cast

Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsPatch Adams
Daniel LondonDaniel LondonTruman
Monica PotterMonica PotterCarin
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanMitch
Bob GuntonBob GuntonDean Walcott
Josef SommerJosef SommerDr. Eaton
Irma P. HallIrma P. HallJoletta
Frances Lee McCainFrances Lee McCainJudy
Harve PresnellHarve PresnellDean Anderson
Daniella KuhnDaniella KuhnAdelane
Peter CoyotePeter CoyoteBill Davis
James GreeneJames GreeneBile
Michael JeterMichael JeterRudy
Harold GouldHarold GouldArthur Mendelson
Bruce BohneBruce BohneTrevor Beene
Harry GroenerHarry GroenerDr. Prack
Barry Shabaka HenleyBarry Shabaka HenleyEmmet
Steven Anthony JonesCharlie
Richard KileyRichard KileyDr. Titan
Douglas RobertsDouglas RobertsLarry

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