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Patch Adams (1998)

โ€œLaughter is contagious.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 3,534 votes 1h 55m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#25 of 123 films from 1998 #475 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tom Shadyac ยท Written by Steve Oedekerk, Patch Adams

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Overview

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 laughโ€”even if it meant risking his own career.

Cast

Robin Williamsas Patch Adams
Daniel Londonas Truman
Monica Potteras Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Mitch
Bob Guntonas Dean Walcott
Harve Presnellas Dean Anderson
Peter Coyoteas Bill Davis
Michael Jeteras Rudy
Josef Sommeras Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hallas Joletta
Barry Shabaka Henleyas Emmet
Frances Lee McCainas Judy
Daniella Kuhnas Adelane
James Greeneas Bile

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1998
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$202,292,902 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0129290

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Questions

How long is Patch Adams?
Patch Adams runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Patch Adams worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,534 votes, which places it #25 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 80%) and #475 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Patch Adams?
Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bruce Almighty (2003), Liar Liar (1997), Dragonfly (2002).
Who stars in Patch Adams?
Robin Williams as Patch Adams; Daniel London as Truman; Monica Potter as Carin; Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch; Bob Gunton as Dean Walcott; Harve Presnell as Dean Anderson.
What is Patch Adams rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Patch Adams?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30658.

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