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Patch Adams

  • 19981998
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
112K
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POPULARITY
4,760
33
  • Cast & crew
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Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
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The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour an... Read allThe true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,760
33
  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Patch Adams
    • Maureen Mylander
    • Steve Oedekerk
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Daniel London
    • Monica Potter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Patch Adams
    • Maureen Mylander
    • Steve Oedekerk
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Daniel London
    • Monica Potter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 444User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Robin Williams and Monica Potter in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams and Monica Potter in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams and Monica Potter in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams and Monica Potter in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)
    Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)

    Top cast

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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Patch Adamsas Patch Adams
    Daniel London
    Daniel London
    • Trumanas Truman
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Carinas Carin
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Dean Walcottas Dean Walcott
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Dr. Eatonas Dr. Eaton
    Irma P. Hall
    Irma P. Hall
    • Jolettaas Joletta
    Frances Lee McCain
    Frances Lee McCain
    • Judyas Judy
    Harve Presnell
    Harve Presnell
    • Dean Andersonas Dean Anderson
    Daniella Kuhn
    Daniella Kuhn
    • Adelaneas Adelane
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Bill Davisas Bill Davis
    James Greene
    • Bileas Bile
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Rudyas Rudy
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Arthur Mendelsonas Arthur Mendelson
    Bruce Bohne
    Bruce Bohne
    • Trevor Beeneas Trevor Beene
    Harry Groener
    Harry Groener
    • Dr. Prackas Dr. Prack
    Barry Shabaka Henley
    Barry Shabaka Henley
    • Emmetas Emmet
    • (as Barry 'Shabaka' Henley)
    Steven Anthony Jones
    • Charlieas Charlie
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Patch Adams(book "Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter")
      • Maureen Mylander(book "Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter")
      • Steve Oedekerk(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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. —Ari Herzog <ari@ici.net>
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    • Taglines
      • Based On A True Story.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During filming, Robin Williams and the rest of the cast and crew worked closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to fulfill the fantasies of several children who were at the time undergoing cancer treatment. The children appeared with Williams in scenes at the pediatric ward.
    • Goofs
      Patch says that humans are the only organisms on Earth that kill their own kind. This is not the case. Chimpanzees also do this, for example. In fact, it's much harder to find a species that doesn't kill its own kind than one that does.
    • Quotes

      Hunter Patch Adams: You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win, no matter what the outcome.

    • Crazy credits
      The Blue Wolf Productions logo after the end credits features a wolf looking to its left.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Robin Williams/Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Faith of the Heart
      Written by Diane Warren
      Performed by Rod Stewart
      Produced by Guy Roche
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

    User reviews444

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Touched my heart
    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.
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    • Vampera66
    • Mar 17, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1998 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Docteur Patch
    • Filming locations
      • Biltmore Estate - 1 Approach Road, Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Blue Wolf Productions
      • Farrell/Minoff
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $135,026,902
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,262,280
      • Dec 27, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $202,292,902
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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