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Patch Adams is a 1998 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Robin Williams (in the title role), Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London and Peter Coyote.
A Perfect Blend of Laughter and Tears: Patch Adams expertly balances humor and tragedy, creating a rollercoaster of emotions that keeps viewers engaged throughout.
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Robin Williams
Dec 3, 2023 · Patch Adams is based on the true story of the titular doctor who changed medicine forever, but the real Patch Adams has a few problems with the movie. The 1998 movie blends humor and healing in a powerful depiction of a medical student's journey to transform healthcare.
Patch Adams: Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people.
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter
In 1969, Hunter Adams was a troubled man who voluntarily committed himself into a mental institution. Once there, he finds that helping his fellow inmates there gives him a purpose in life. Thus inspired, he leaves the asylum and vows to become a doctor to help people professionally.
The 1998 film Patch Adams was based on Adams's life and his views on medicine. Adams has heavily criticized the film, saying it eschewed an accurate representation of his beliefs in favor of commercial viability.
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Dec 25, 1998 · It is allegedly based on the life of a real man named Patch Adams, who I have seen on television, where he looks like Salvador Dali's seedy kid brother. If all of these things really happened to him, they should have abandoned Robin Williams and brought in Jerry Lewis for the telethon.
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