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     Robin Williams

     Hunter "Patch" Adams
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     Daniel London

     Truman Schiff
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     Monica Potter

     Corrine Fisher
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     Philip Seymour Hoffman

     Mitch Roman
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     Bob Gunton

     Dean Walcott
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     Josef Sommer

     Dr. Eaton

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3. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Patch_Adams_(film)Patch Adams (film) - Wikipedia

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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.

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   Who is Patch Adams based on?

   • 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. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.

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   Who starred in Patch Adams?

   • 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.

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   Is Patch Adams a good movie?

   • On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Patch Adams has an approval score of 21% based on 71 reviews, and an average rating of 4.2/10. The critical consensus reads: "Syrupy performances and directing make this dramedy all too obvious."

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   Is Patch Adams a real doctor?

   • Despite the popularity of the Patch Adams movie, the real Dr. Adams has expressed significant criticism of the film. He was particularly disappointed with how the film prioritized comedy over a true representation of his methods and philosophy.

   Patch Adams True Story (& The Real Doctor's Criticisms) Explained

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5. www.rogerebert.com · reviews · patch-adams-1998Patch Adams movie review & film summary (1998) - Roger Ebert

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   Dec 25, 1998 · As the movie opens, a suicidal Patch has checked into a mental hospital. There he finds that the doctors don’t help him, but the patients do. On the outside, he determines to become a doctor in order to help people and enrolls in medical school.

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7. www.imdb.com · title · tt0129290Patch Adams (1998) - Plot - IMDb

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   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.

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9. screenrant.com · patch-adams-true-story-explainedPatch Adams True Story (& The Real Doctor's Criticisms) Explained

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   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.

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10. www.imdb.com · title · tt0129290Patch Adams (1998) - IMDb

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    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.

    • 6.8/10 (123K)
    • Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

    • Director: Tom Shadyac
    • Release Date: 1998-12-25

11. www.rottentomatoes.com · m · patch_adamsPatch Adams - Rotten Tomatoes

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    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...

    • 21% (71)
    • Category: Comedy, Drama

    • Content Rating: PG-13

12. www.wikiwand.com · en · articlesPatch Adams (film) - Wikiwand

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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.