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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.
Dec 25, 1998 · A movie based on the true story of Hunter \"Patch\" Adams, a medical student who uses humor and compassion to treat patients. Starring Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter and others, directed by Tom Shadyac.
- (122K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Tom Shadyac
- 1998-12-25
After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams) decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned...
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Robin Williams
IMDb provides the plot summary and synopsis of Patch Adams, a fact-based story of a doctor who uses humor and pathos to help his patients. The film follows his journey from a mental institution to medical school and his unorthodox clinic.
Maverick medical student Robin Williams uses laughter to develop a personal connection with his patients. 8,942 IMDb 6.8 1 h 55 min 1998. X-Ray PG-13. Comedy · Drama · Cerebral · Gentle. Available to rent or buy.
- 115 min
Dec 25, 1998 · Roger Ebert calls Patch Adams a shameless tearjerker that exploits formulas and cliches. He criticizes the movie's plot, tone, characters, and message, and compares it to a John Grisham fantasy.
PG-13. YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 2K. Robin Williams is Patch Adams, a doctor who will do anything to make his patients laugh -- even if it means risking his own...
