|
Patch Adams (1998) 6.3
Ratings:
6.3/10 from 50,618 users
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 |
| 0Share... |
News Flash »
'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dead at 51
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Patch Adams (1998)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Man on the Moon
(1999)
Biography
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Milos Forman
Stars:
Jim Carrey,
Gerry Becker,
Greyson Erik Pendry
Riding in Cars with Boys
(2001)
Biography
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Penny Marshall
Stars:
Drew Barrymore,
Steve Zahn,
Adam Garcia
American Splendor
(2003)
Biography
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Directors:
Shari Springer Berman,
Robert Pulcini
Stars:
Chris Ambrose,
Paul Giamatti,
Harvey Pekar
Ed Wood
(1994)
Biography
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Tim Burton
Stars:
Johnny Depp,
Martin Landau,
Sarah Jessica Parker
The Pursuit of Happyness
(2006)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
Gabriele Muccino
Stars:
Will Smith,
Jaden Smith,
Thandie Newton
Charlie Wilson's War
(2007)
Biography
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Mike Nichols
Stars:
Tom Hanks,
Amy Adams,
Julia Roberts
Hitchcock
(2012)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
Sacha Gervasi
Stars:
Anthony Hopkins,
Helen Mirren,
Scarlett Johansson
Stepmom
(1998)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Chris Columbus
Stars:
Julia Roberts,
Susan Sarandon,
Ed Harris
A Beautiful Mind
(2001)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
Ron Howard
Stars:
Russell Crowe,
Ed Harris,
Jennifer Connelly
50/50
(2011)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Jonathan Levine
Stars:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt,
Seth Rogen,
Anna Kendrick
Big Daddy
(1999)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Dennis Dugan
Stars:
Adam Sandler,
Joey Lauren Adams,
Jon Stewart
Men of Honor
(2000)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
George Tillman Jr.
Stars:
Robert De Niro,
Cuba Gooding Jr.,
Charlize Theron
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robin Williams | ... | ||
| Daniel London | ... |
Truman
|
|
| Monica Potter | ... |
Carin
|
|
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... |
Mitch
|
|
| Bob Gunton | ... | ||
| Josef Sommer | ... |
Dr. Eaton
|
|
| Irma P. Hall | ... |
Joletta
|
|
| Frances Lee McCain | ... |
Judy
|
|
| Harve Presnell | ... |
Dean Anderson
|
|
| Daniella Kuhn | ... |
Adelane
|
|
| Peter Coyote | ... | ||
| James Greene | ... | ||
| Michael Jeter | ... |
Rudy
|
|
| Harold Gould | ... | ||
| Bruce Bohne | ... |
Trevor Beene
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
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>
Taglines:
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:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
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
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Dr. Titan: Hunter, if you leave my records will say AMA, you left against medical advice.
Hunter Patch Adams: And Mine will say IDGARA, I don't give a rat's ass. And my name is Patch.
See more »
Written by Dave Mason
Performed by Dave Mason
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Special Markets
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The song "Faith of the Heart" performed in this film by Rod Stewart, was later used as theme song of Star Trek: Enterprise. See more »Goofs
Camera and boom equipment are visible (and in motion) in the door window as the gynecologists are approaching the door between the paper mache "legs" that Patch Adams prepared for their arrival. See more »Quotes
Hunter Patch Adams: You don't understand, I'm leavingDr. Titan: Hunter, if you leave my records will say AMA, you left against medical advice.
Hunter Patch Adams: And Mine will say IDGARA, I don't give a rat's ass. And my name is Patch.
See more »
Soundtracks
"Only You Know and I Know"Written by Dave Mason
Performed by Dave Mason
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Special Markets
See more »
Perhaps Williams finest effort to date. I laughed till my sides ached, and maybe even shed a tear or 2, but I won't admit to actually doing so. Liked that big shock the film produced a little over half way through - totally unexpected. If I had a problem at all with this picture, it would be that it is a tad pat, but I still thought it was excellent. Highly recommended.