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Patch Adams (1998) 6.3
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Metascore: 25/100
Reviews: 347 user | 103 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com A medical student in the 70's treats patients, illegally, using humor. Director:Tom Shadyac |
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Patch Adams is determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. Unfortunately, the medical and scientific community does not appreciate his methods of healing the sick, while the actual patients, medical professors, and hospital nurses all appreciate the work *he* can do, because they are unable to do it. Written by Ari Herzog <ari@ici.net>
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Based On A True Story. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some strong language and crude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Docteur Patch See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£786,778 (UK) (12 March 1999)Gross:
$135,014,968 (USA) (28 May 1999)Company Credits
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Dr. Prack: That's what I do.
Hunter Patch Adams: But you suck at it.
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Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Rod Stewart
Produced by Guy Roche
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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Did You Know?
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One of the film's producers, Mike Farrell, met the real Patch Adams when Adams served as an advisor to the TV series M*A*S*H, in which Farrell played, B.J. Hunnicutt, one of the Army doctors. See more »Goofs
The level of the drink in Truman's glass changes between shots when he is talking to Patch. See more »Quotes
Hunter Patch Adams: Last night with Rudy, I connected to another human being. I want more of that. I want to learn about people, help them with their troubles.Dr. Prack: That's what I do.
Hunter Patch Adams: But you suck at it.
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Soundtracks
"Faith of the Heart"Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Rod Stewart
Produced by Guy Roche
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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The first time I watched this movie, it was truly wonderful and has been every time I've watched it since. "Patch Adams" delivers a powerful message of how to just be silly and break the rules when it's in the best interest of everyone around. He knew in his heart that all the patients needed to laugh. Laughter is after all the best medicine anyone could ask for. But Patch knew how to be serious and when to be. How he treated all the other students, faculty, nurses, and patients truly inspired more than just me, but many people I know. His way of life is one that I recommend for anyone.
Robin Williams give a 5-star performance in Patch Adams. He is a genius in creativity and comedy, but knows how to bring every aspect of a person's life out on the screen. I know that he is just playing the role, but he wraps you entirely into a movie and makes it seem like he is the man.
I recommend this movie to all...young and old. It's a winner forever in my heart.