Patch Adams
📖 Synopsis
The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Laughter is contagious.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Tom Shadyac
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Robin WilliamsHunter 'Patch' Adams
Monica PotterCarin Fisher
Philip Seymour HoffmanMitch Roman
Daniel LondonTruman Schiff
Bob GuntonDean Walcott
Harve PresnellDean Anderson
Peter CoyoteBill Davis
Michael JeterRudy
Josef SommerDr. Eaton
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Patch Adams about?
- The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.
- Who directed Patch Adams?
- Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac.
- When was Patch Adams released?
- Patch Adams was released on December 25, 1998.
- How long is Patch Adams?
- Patch Adams has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track Patch Adams?
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